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2024 Percheron Chenin Blanc Viognier
Regular price £9.79 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Plenty of joy in this delightful blend of old vine Chenin and young Viognier.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Vibrant and aromatic with subtle perfumed aromas, white peach and hints of jasmine on the nose.
Palate
On the palate it has tight, white, fleshy, stonefruit and fresh citrus flavours balanced by bright and lively acidity. A crisp, incisive finish with a touch of minerality helps deliver a delicious, flavoursome and characterful wine.
Alan's Tasting Note
"This is a delightful, cheeky wee white that delivers a lot of flavour for not a lot of cost. I get the jasmine notes but the fruit is more pear than peach to me. It’s unoaked but has a beautiful richness and length to the fruit that hides /balances the high acidity. As easy drinking as the red - a brilliant pair together."
Production
This wine is made of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Viognier. Grapes are grown on 30+ year old trellised Chenin and 15 year old Viognier in the Coastal region, mainly from Swartland vineyards. The climate is perfect for viticulture with the low rainfall summer months, tempered by cool afternoons and the cold winters allowing the vines to rest and to build up the reserves. Part of the Chenin Blanc is wild yeast fermented and kept on the yeast lees for as long as possible in order to achieve a rounded palate with good fruit concentration.
Producer
Boutinot South Africa is driven by our passion for discovery and desire to capture the real essence of South Africa in every bottle. It was the simple love of Loire Chenin Blanc that first led us to South Africa in 1994, where we pioneered the wild ferment style that has now been adopted by many producers in this region.
Since then we have been exploring the country's amazing vineyards to make fabulous wines from specific sites and plots that scream location, location, terroir.. Our home-grown South African winemaking team of JD Rossouw and Ryno Booysen drive the energy and enthuasiam for expressing the loveliest wines from their country, along with Samantha Bailey's expertise in finesse. The key is knowing the characteristics of each plot, understanding the benefits each cultivar can bring, breaking rules and pushing boundaries. We use a combination of knowledge, a love of nature and science to create versatile, expressive and food-friendly wines from a country that has been making wine for 360 years.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 75% Chenin Blanc 25% Viognier |
| Country | South Africa |
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Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.37 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Grilled prawns with plenty of garlic and chilli, whole lemon sole fried in butter and also delicate freshwater fish dishes. |
| Origin | Swartland |
| Appellation |
WO Coastal Region
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Our Autumn Whites
Regular price £72.00 Sale price £60.00 Save 17%Our Autumn Whites are selected for cooler seasons and everyday occasions. Each bottle offers a distinct style suited to a range of dishes and food pairings.
Each case contains one bottle each of:
2023 Vinazza Garganega Pinot Grigio (Italy) – Now recognized as Garda DOC, this Garganega Pinot Grigio is sourced from vineyards between Lake Garda and Vicenza. The addition of Garganega gives the wine a more defined flavour profile compared to standard Pinot Grigio. Pair with grilled white fish, risotto, or light appetizers such as prawn cocktail.
2023 False Bay Crystalline Chardonnay (South Africa) – Chardonnay showing flinty minerality with citrus, ripe apple, pear, and subtle tropical notes. Time on the lees adds nutty and toasty characters. The palate remains focused from start to finish. Serve with roast chicken, pasta with creamy sauces, or grilled tiger prawns.
2024 Le Petit Chat Malin Blanc (France) – A Languedoc blend with a fruit-forward character. Serve chilled with white meats or fish. Suitable pairings include baked chicken with apricots, coronation chicken, or skate with caper and butter sauce.
2024 Da Vero Catarratto (Organic) (Italy) – Shows concentrated citrus aromas leading into a full-flavoured palate with citrus and ripe tropical notes. Balanced acidity and moderate complexity contribute to the structure. Organic and vegan approved.
Alan’s Personal Tasting Note: “Concentrated citrus and tropical notes with balanced acidity.”
2024 Percheron Chenin Blanc Viognier (South Africa) – A blend of old-vine Chenin Blanc and younger Viognier, offering fruit-led aromatics and a rounded palate. Pairs with grilled prawns with garlic and chilli, lemon sole fried in butter, and freshwater fish dishes.
2023 Bellefontaine Sauvignon Blanc (France) – Displays citrus aromatics, fresh acidity, and clear varietal character with a persistent finish. Serve well chilled or pair with tapas. Its acidity makes it suitable for seafood, including anchovies.
Save £12 on this selection of white wines plus Free Delivery.
