Raats

Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc

8.919 ratings
8.73 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Elian Mathiot

Beklz concentration, frais malgré un taux d'alcool a 14,5, finale poivrée

Beklz concentration, frais malgré un taux d'alcool a 14,5, finale poivrée

Mar 17th, 2016
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

8.9

Nose of Almond & Powdered Sugar

Nose of Almond & Powdered Sugar

Feb 19th, 2016
Catherine Leith

Notes of pear and lime with some minerality. Fresh and clean. Paired well with chicken, but flavour was lost when paired with salad, probably because of the lemon balsamic vinegar. Bottle label recommends spicy prawn, calamari, sushi and oysters.

Notes of pear and lime with some minerality. Fresh and clean. Paired well with chicken, but flavour was lost when paired with salad, probably because of the lemon balsamic vinegar. Bottle label recommends spicy prawn, calamari, sushi and oysters.

Jul 20th, 2020
Philippe Dupuis

Impressive concentration and volume. First mouth is bitter and textured, follows a good lenght plus a ripe fruit retro that makes my mind jump from one food pairing idea to the other. Excellent work.

Impressive concentration and volume. First mouth is bitter and textured, follows a good lenght plus a ripe fruit retro that makes my mind jump from one food pairing idea to the other. Excellent work.

Jan 31st, 2017
Katherine R

Nose is a bit strong at first. And first taste is a bit sweet. But it matures as you drink it with melon notes and green apple lingerings.

Nose is a bit strong at first. And first taste is a bit sweet. But it matures as you drink it with melon notes and green apple lingerings.

Dec 15th, 2016
Maria Vano

Salty mineraly surprise! Half in granite and half in limestone, young vines irrigated with water older vines not. Fermented sep blended together. Soft and silky all the way. Bone dry. Superb!

Salty mineraly surprise! Half in granite and half in limestone, young vines irrigated with water older vines not. Fermented sep blended together. Soft and silky all the way. Bone dry. Superb!

Sep 23rd, 2016
Brian Braite Mahlangu

Delicate, crispy and fresh style

Delicate, crispy and fresh style

Sep 15th, 2016
Sarah Sampsel

Oh so good! Newish producers, Oaked, very mineral-y and acidic. Smells like hay or grasses 💕

Oh so good! Newish producers, Oaked, very mineral-y and acidic. Smells like hay or grasses 💕

Aug 23rd, 2016
Steve Martinelli

Very crisp and refreshing, nice citrus and mineral. Great value.

Very crisp and refreshing, nice citrus and mineral. Great value.

May 31st, 2016
Nathan King

Fresh lemon -mineral- pear citrus Reminiscent of new world / warm climate Chardonnay on the nose . Redirected towards new world California Sauvignon blanc on the palate . Blind tasted via @Drew Summers - #stellenbosch #southafricanwine .. Chenin from South Africa !

Fresh lemon -mineral- pear citrus Reminiscent of new world / warm climate Chardonnay on the nose . Redirected towards new world California Sauvignon blanc on the palate . Blind tasted via @Drew Summers - #stellenbosch #southafricanwine .. Chenin from South Africa !

Feb 19th, 2016