BabylonstorenChenin Blanc 2025

Name: Chenin Blanc
Brand: Babylonstoren
SKU: VIN-023517
Price: 14.1 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 23517

£14.10 inc VAT

White Wine from
Western Cape, South Africa

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Type: White Wine

Winery: Babylonstoren

Alcohol: 13.50%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Chenin Blanc

Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

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Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Type: White Wine

Winery: Babylonstoren

Alcohol: 13.50%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Chenin Blanc

Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

Taste Profile

Light

Bold

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidic

Tasting Note

Pale yellow colour. Intriguing white peach and ripe pineapple fragrance with underlying lemon curd, which makes this wine hard to resist. Silky smooth entrance reveals many layers of supple fruit handled with care to retain the intrinsic chenin personality at its best. Beautifully balanced with a delicious streak of acidity which brings freshness and focus to the palate, making this ideal for summer drinking.

Product Notes

Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc is a sophisticated South African wine with an enchantingly vibrant profile. This wine is beautifully bright in colour with a crisp, straw-yellow hue. Its aroma elegantly combines fruity notes of fresh pear and white peach, coupled with subtle hints of citrusy lime zest. The palate is characterised by its superbly balanced acidity, making it incredibly refreshing. Plump, juicy stone fruits shine through, along with a distinctive mineral undertone, adding complexity to its flavour. Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc is perfect for sipping alone or paired with light seafood dishes. A delightful drop of wine for any occasion.

About the Winery

Babylonstoren is a majestic South African winery nestled within the Drakenstein Valley of the Western Cape. It's a gem, symbolising the essence of the Cape Dutch farm, and dates back to 1692; thus, it holds profound historical significance.

The establishment is currently owned by former magazine editor Karen Roos, known for her influential stint as co-editor of the globally celebrated Elle Decoration magazine. She acquired Babylonstoren in 2007 and under her stewardship, the property has skilfully married traditional aesthetic with modern elegance.

Sprawling across 200 hectares, Babylonstoren boasts a vibrant assortment of vineyards, orchards, and gardens. Visitors are encouraged to participate in activities like pruning, picking, planting, and savouring the plentiful fruits, herbs, and vegetables cultivated on the extensive grounds,. Here, simplicities and complexities coalesce harnessing a cultivation discipline passed down through the generations.

The winery is celebrated for its lush and diversified vineyards that produce a variety of wines. Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon are some of the fine varietals nurtured from these vineyards. Babylonstoren also has a vibrant distillery that produces a seductive range of liqueurs and spirits. Plus, the Babel restaurant set in the heart of the farm, offers a fine dining experience embedded in its organic and seasonal philosophy.

Sustainability is a driving force behind Babylonstoren’s approach with thoughtful practices such as utilizing worm farms and composting methods to enrich the soil, capitalising on solar energy for electricity, and employing rainwater harvesting and recycling systems. Overall, the preservation efforts behind this historic edifice is as remarkable as its mesmerising landscape.

Babylonstoren showcases the perfect harmony of authentic tradition with the allure of opulence. It captures the charm of the region through its rich history, sumptuous wine selection, sustainable farming practices and a captivating natural backdrop that transcends your average winery experience.

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