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Brookdale Mason Road Chenin Blanc 2024
Brookdale Wine EstateFloral notes and a hint of ripe fruit on the nose. The palate is rich, powerful and full-bodied with an exciting acidity that lends itself to a long, impressive finish.
Appellation
Paarl
Grape variety
chenin blanc
Style
Fresh & fruity
Format
750 ml
Available
€15.75
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Wine Estate | South Africa | Paarl |
About the winemaker
Brookdale is the estate of Tim Rudd. This Englishman has fallen for the land, the wines and the wine regions of South Africa. In Paarl, he found the estate that he thought had a great future. Tim surrounded himself with the best South African specialists he could find. Duncan Savage as consultant winemaker and Jaco Engelbrecht as viticulturist. Together they decided to go for field-blends with white and red Rhone varieties and of course chenin blanc. Especially the older vineyards, which were already planted with chenin blanc show, that the soil which is rich in granite, clay, quartz and schist is extremely suitable for this grape variety. As of 2019, Kiara Scott is responsible for the vinification for all wines at Brookdale Estate.
Vineyard management
Practising organics
Details
| Vineyard | The Mason Road chenin blanc comes from young vineyards (about 15 years old) around Brookdale Estate. The estate is located near Klein Drakenstein in Paarl, a long-established wine region with a long history. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | The grapes are destemmed and crushed after harvest. After a light pressing, fermentation starts by natural yeasts on stainless steel (85%) and old French oak barrels. After about 4-6 months, the wines are blended to the final composition. |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 5 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Screw cap |
