Also colloquially known as "fucking marvelous Chenin", this is a life changer. Head turner. So many layers of fresh, fruit, funk, and flavor- not your overly stinky wooly Chenin, more elegant, linear, with a turn for the herbaceous on the finish. Like peach/tarragon/olive candy, if that makes any sense. I'm in love with this wine.
Also colloquially known as "fucking marvelous Chenin", this is a life changer. Head turner. So many layers of fresh, fruit, funk, and flavor- not your overly stinky wooly Chenin, more elegant, linear, with a turn for the herbaceous on the finish. Like peach/tarragon/olive candy, if that makes any sense. I'm in love with this wine.
3 people found it helpfulSep 29th, 2016
The 2019 FMC, which comes from pure Chenin Blanc bush vines planted in 1974, has a subtle, precise bouquet of white flowers, peach skin, kumquat and light apricot scents, very pretty and charming. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This builds in the mouth, fanning out wonderfully on the finish without losing an ounce of precision. Superb. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
The 2019 FMC, which comes from pure Chenin Blanc bush vines planted in 1974, has a subtle, precise bouquet of white flowers, peach skin, kumquat and light apricot scents, very pretty and charming. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This builds in the mouth, fanning out wonderfully on the finish without losing an ounce of precision. Superb. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2021
Can’t remember the acronym for this, it was spot on!!!
Can’t remember the acronym for this, it was spot on!!!
1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2018
Honey, peach, vanilla, spice, dried apricot, and a lot of happiness.
Honey, peach, vanilla, spice, dried apricot, and a lot of happiness.
1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2017
Yellow apple, acacia, perfume, apricot and honeycomb. M+ acid. M body, long finish. The richness balanced by the acid.
Yellow apple, acacia, perfume, apricot and honeycomb. M+ acid. M body, long finish. The richness balanced by the acid.
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2017
Medium gold; medium intensity aromas of peach, apricot, pineapple, cream, vanilla, toast, baking spices; developing; off dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of yellow apple, toast, vanilla; medium finish
Medium gold; medium intensity aromas of peach, apricot, pineapple, cream, vanilla, toast, baking spices; developing; off dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of yellow apple, toast, vanilla; medium finish
1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2017
Delicious and pairs perfectly with a rich seafood dish.
Delicious and pairs perfectly with a rich seafood dish.
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2016
One of the most memorable bottle of white wine in a long time
One of the most memorable bottle of white wine in a long time
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2016
100% Chenin Blanc. The pinnacle of what can be considered to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon chenin. Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. It will gain additional complexity with cellaring. Quite Bugundian in style.
100% Chenin Blanc. The pinnacle of what can be considered to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon chenin. Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. It will gain additional complexity with cellaring. Quite Bugundian in style.
1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
