Granite Chenin Blanc 2020

Mullineux, fact sheet (mlfwines.com – linket fra mlfwines.com, hentet 2026-10-18): 2020 Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc – område: Swartland; 100% Chenin Blanc; alkohol 13.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Vineyards: Our Old Vines GRANITE Chenin Blanc, originates from a dry land 44-year-old bush vine vineyard. This is our highest altitude Granite soil vineyard on the Paardeberg from which we expect our most elevated perceived freshness, flintiness and blossom- like perfume. This contributes towards linear ageing, due to the decomposed soils allowing for the deepest root formation, and therefore the fullest and coolest vineyard canopy of all our sites. Harvest: The grapes were harvested between 24 January and 3 February 2020 with a yield of 4 tons/ha, which translated to 24HL/ha. Winemaking: After being hand-harvested in the cool higher altitude air, these GRANITE Chenin Blanc grapes were whole-bunch pressed oxidatively to barrel where natural fermentation commenced, and no inhibition of malolactic fermentation occurred. Minimal SO2 was then added and, in line with our ethos, no further additions were made. The wine was left in barrels on its lees until spring, then racked and blended just before the following vintage and bottled unfiltered. Maturation: This wine was matured for 11 months in 3rd and 4th fill 500L French oak barrels.