Belle Rebelle Solitude Chenin blanc 2021 Swartland

Belle Rebelle Solitude (eenzaamheid) Chenin blanc 2021

Kleur: geel
Geur: open, limoen, mineraal, witte appels, kruidig, peperig, complex
Smaak: veel steenfruit, rijpe peer, fraai zuurtje, lange complexe afdronk
Houdbaar: nu op dronk, zal tot eind 2026 lekker blijven
Lekker bij: Aziatische gerechten, curry, salades met veel smaak, zachte witte kazen.

Mariëtte:
A pale straw colour with a bright golden tinge. Citrus like lime and spice aromas such as lemon pepper and cloves on the nose, as well as a lightly wooded elegance with a mineral flinty finish. The medium full palate is loaded with stone fruit and baked pear. Layered with great texture and ripe lemons, which culminate in a crisp acidity and lingering finish. Terroir driven wines to be enjoyed with a beautiful rebel on your side.

Being a rich and elegant wine, it will pair beautifully with spicy food particularly those containing some kind of fruit such as Cape Malay or other mild, fruity curries and Southeast Asian-inspired salads. Solitude Chenin Blanc’s mineral flinty finish is a perfect fit for mild cheeses like Caerphilly and white-rinded cheeses like Brie so long as they are not too ripe.

Platter’s ****(*) / 92/100 (oogst 2020)
Spectrum of richer baked fruit, nuts & spice with zesty citrus in 2020 from old Swartland bushvines. Lowest alcohol of these chenins, though more open-textured than focused Intrepid. Still balanced, with gentle old-oak enhancement.