Granite Chenin Blanc 2024

Mullineux, fact sheet (mlfwines.com – linket fra mlfwines.com, hentet 2026-10-18): 2024 Mullineux Granite Chenin Blanc – område: Swartland; 100% Chenin Blanc; alkohol 13.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Vineyards: Eikelaan is a dryland bush vine vineyard located on the higher altitude GRANITE-rich slopes of the Paardeberg in the Swartland and the source of our GRANITE Chenin Blanc. The vineyard’s decomposed granite soils encourage deep root systems, supporting vine health and resilience in a dryland farming context. The broad canopies provide natural shade for the grapes, helping to maintain cooler fruiting zone temperatures and preserve acidity. This results in a wine that is fresh, subtly aromatic, and finely structured, reflecting both the site's elevation and the age of the vines. Harvest: The grapes were harvested on the 16th of February 2024 with a yield of 4 tons/ha, which translated to 24HL/ha. Winemaking: Hand-harvested in the cool, early hours of the morning, the grapes were whole-bunch pressed directly to barrel, with the juice handled oxidatively to promote the finished wine’s longevity in bottle. Both primary and secondary fermentations were allowed to run their natural course without intervention. In keeping with our philosophy, only a minimal amount of SO₂ was added, with no further additions made. The wine rested on its lees in barrel until spring, then was racked and blended just ahead of the 2025 harvest and bottled without filtration. Maturation: This wine was matured for 10 months in 225L French oak barrels.