L'Avenir Grand Vin Chenin Blanc 2007

L’Avenir Grand Vin Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2007 89+ Points

Clear, pale brilliant gold, medium concentration, the high viscosity concentration is just gorgeous, saturated legs to coat the glass.

Clean, low plus intensity, shy, Old World restraint, with slight oxidative / wild yeast and note of resin and pine needles earthiness, dry straw, very pure and well defined with subtle and delicate note of citrus oil / zest, white peach, ripe red apples, hints of raspberry fruitiness, excellent purity.

Dry, medium plus acidity, medium alcohol, new flavours of delicate French toast and hints of cinnamon spices, saturated mid palate, structured, crunchy, intense lemony freshness, leesy complexity and weight, intermingle with sappy / stalky freshness, in a delicate and very positive elegant way.

Medium plus complexity, long honeyed, with touch of botrytis lanolin richness in aftertaste, good expression of old vine Chenin grown in a warm climate, such as Stellenbosch.

Need +/- 3 years to integrate, start enjoying (for the patient ones) from 2012+ until 2017.

This maiden vintage of a single vineyard ( 2.87 ha) Chenin Blanc is amongst the oldest in Stellenbosch, planted in 1976, showcase the strength and potential of South African Chenin Blanc amongst the finest white wines of the world, a must try under any circumstances, it’s a celebration of Old World elegance, with vibrant New World fruitiness.