Beaumont Family Wines, Bot River (Walker Bay, South Africa) Chenin Blanc 2021

Dec 29, 2021

By Wayne Belding

 South Africa has more Chenin vineyards than any other country, including France.  The best sites offer high quality fruit that skilled winemakers craft into delicious white wines.  The 2021 Beaumont Family Chenin Blanc is a perfect example.  The Bot River Ward lies southeast of Capetown, in a relatively remote area a few miles inland from the ocean.  The cooling maritime breezes allow slow ripening and strong flavor development in the Chenin grapes.  The Beaumont Chenin Blanc has an exotic nose of flowers, green apple, pear, pineapple and citrus.  On the palate, the succulent, pure tropical fruit flavors are interwoven with green apple, pear and citrus tones.  With its enchanting style and rich texture, the Beaumont Chenin Blanc is a delicious treat for near term drinking.        

Country / Region

Walker Bay, South Africa

Appellation

Bot River

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

Color

White

Vintage

2021

Score

91

Price

US $ 19.00

Producer

Beaumont Family Wines