OLD ROAD WINE CO. LE COURIER CHENIN BLANC 2020
Awards
Gold Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits
90 pts Decanter Points
Tasting Notes
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
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Product Range: The Originals
The Old Road Wine Co. Originals range recalls the stories of the legendary characters who shaped the Franschhoek community in its early years. Le Courier of old was a bastion of commitment, toiling through rain or shine to bring the villagers their daily fresh foods - from livestock to vegetables. Like its namesake, this complex Chenin Blanc was built for the long haul. Its ripe stone fruit flavours and leesy richness ripple through to a persistent, satisfying finish.
Vineyard
Le Courier Chenin Blanc has its roots in the granite soils of Stellenbosch and Agter Paarl. The vineyards are managed for premium quality and freshness, with no leaf removal and harvesting at perfect ripeness.
Winemaker
Ryan Puttick
Vinification
Wine is cold fermented between 12-14°C. Once fermentation has been completed, the wine is left on the gross lees for 4 months, stirring up the lees once a week with minimal sulphur for added complexity.