DeMorgenzon

Reserve Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc

9.2104 ratings
9.223 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
Shengli Hu

Rich and unctuous - oaked, full malo, and lees aged Chenin. All kinds of oak spices and creme fraiche masking Chenin’s varietal characters. Medium+ acidity, 14% abv. 20% new French oak fermented and aged. Full malo, lees aging, no Battonage though. Creamy and round.

Rich and unctuous - oaked, full malo, and lees aged Chenin. All kinds of oak spices and creme fraiche masking Chenin’s varietal characters. Medium+ acidity, 14% abv. 20% new French oak fermented and aged. Full malo, lees aging, no Battonage though. Creamy and round.

Oct 31st, 2020
Peter van den Besselaar

NV / chenin

NV / chenin

Feb 18th, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

The nose shows nice subtle yellow and white florals with mixed greens. Green apple, lime candy, meyer lemon, white peach, apricot skin, fruit blossoms, light white spice and soft chalkiness.

The palate shows bright, fresh, fruits of; Green apple, lime candy, meyer lemon, white peach, apricot skin. More pronounced white spice and soft chalkiness than the nose with fruit blossoms. The acidity again is high. The finish is a little out of balance with the fruit and alcohol.

Photos of; DeMorgenzon grounds, demarcated Chenin block, sign entrance and main tasting bar.

The nose shows nice subtle yellow and white florals with mixed greens. Green apple, lime candy, meyer lemon, white peach, apricot skin, fruit blossoms, light white spice and soft chalkiness.

The palate shows bright, fresh, fruits of; Green apple, lime candy, meyer lemon, white peach, apricot skin. More pronounced white spice and soft chalkiness than the nose with fruit blossoms. The acidity again is high. The finish is a little out of balance with the fruit and alcohol.

Photos of; DeMorgenzon grounds, demarcated Chenin block, sign entrance and main tasting bar.

May 12th, 2019
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Boom -what a Chenin

Aug 22nd, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

First white wine at Table #4 at Oakton Wine Shops Bucket List Tasting.

Light golden yellow. Buttery attack on the nose with gravel, hay, touch dirty, white fruits and white floral notes. Heavy acidity (7/10) and medium plus to full body. A touch of heat with tropical notes, honeysuckle, granny smith apples and a long mineral finish. Drink till 2027. (91+)

First white wine at Table #4 at Oakton Wine Shops Bucket List Tasting.

Light golden yellow. Buttery attack on the nose with gravel, hay, touch dirty, white fruits and white floral notes. Heavy acidity (7/10) and medium plus to full body. A touch of heat with tropical notes, honeysuckle, granny smith apples and a long mineral finish. Drink till 2027. (91+)

Jul 23rd, 2017
Sarah O'Kelley

I tasted this blind and was really impressed. There's some richness coming from oak but otherwise very classic - apple, pear, chamomile, cream & almonds!

I tasted this blind and was really impressed. There's some richness coming from oak but otherwise very classic - apple, pear, chamomile, cream & almonds!

Feb 28th, 2017
Charlie Evans

Lotta oak on this one. Lot of acidity to balance it out but with a touch less oak, this wine would be absolutely gorgeous.

Lotta oak on this one. Lot of acidity to balance it out but with a touch less oak, this wine would be absolutely gorgeous.

Aug 14th, 2016
H
9.3

I really liked this Chenin Blanc. Gorgeous acidity, refined oak, nice caramelized orange kind of twang... Beautiful balance, great wine!

I really liked this Chenin Blanc. Gorgeous acidity, refined oak, nice caramelized orange kind of twang... Beautiful balance, great wine!

Feb 3rd, 2016
Mark Freund

Terrific balance, crisp acidity, medium weight. Lemon, beeswax, lanolin, intense minerality. Delicious South African Chenin.

Terrific balance, crisp acidity, medium weight. Lemon, beeswax, lanolin, intense minerality. Delicious South African Chenin.

Dec 8th, 2015
Sue Mohle

Wow! A perfect steen

Wow! A perfect steen

Apr 8th, 2015