Franschhoek Cellar

The Huguenot Chenin Blanc

9.158 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Franschhoek Valley, 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
Joel Pennington #❤️🐢🍷

Owner/Winemaker Slow Turtle Vineyard

8.8

In 2016 I need to drink more Chenin Blac

In 2016 I need to drink more Chenin Blac

Feb 13th, 2016
barak heller hayun

Sa chenin.
Feels a bit of a product.

Some tropics, 🍑, 🍏 grapefruit and some vanilla.

Full body.
Medium + acidity.

Long 🎯 with a backbone of bitterness

Really Improved pasta with NYT 'all purpose green sauce' and gauda with truffles cheese grated on top.

All in all nice in the evening.
Not so good the next day.

Sa chenin.
Feels a bit of a product.

Some tropics, 🍑, 🍏 grapefruit and some vanilla.

Full body.
Medium + acidity.

Long 🎯 with a backbone of bitterness

Really Improved pasta with NYT 'all purpose green sauce' and gauda with truffles cheese grated on top.

All in all nice in the evening.
Not so good the next day.

Nov 10th, 2023
Erica Elam

Laithwaites - amazing nose! Refreshing

Laithwaites - amazing nose! Refreshing

Feb 22nd, 2023
Monica Molina

Citrus, tart, subtle sweetness, earthy

Citrus, tart, subtle sweetness, earthy

Nov 21st, 2022
Per
8.5

A well-balanced white with a pop of flavor. Tasted better the second day.

A well-balanced white with a pop of flavor. Tasted better the second day.

Apr 21st, 2022
Liam Mycroft

Easy drinking, if somewhat simple Chenin. At the price, excellent value.

Easy drinking, if somewhat simple Chenin. At the price, excellent value.

Jul 30th, 2020
Nicola

bear gives this a 10 for appropriateness on a summer evening. fresh and delicious. i was surprised how much I liked it. very good chenin blanc

bear gives this a 10 for appropriateness on a summer evening. fresh and delicious. i was surprised how much I liked it. very good chenin blanc

May 24th, 2020
Jonny Walker

Laithwaites Christmas 2019

Laithwaites Christmas 2019

May 13th, 2020
Karen Wade

Sunday times wine club the nicest Chenin ever will definitely buy again shame I only had one bottle!

Sunday times wine club the nicest Chenin ever will definitely buy again shame I only had one bottle!

Aug 21st, 2018
Justin Scott

This Chenin Blanc pairs fabulously with orange chicken!

This Chenin Blanc pairs fabulously with orange chicken!

Jan 3rd, 2016