Well-regarded entry level old-vine Chenin (planted 1960s to mid-70s) from the esteemed Badenhorst estate. Word from Swartland is that 2025 was a dream vintage. Vigneron's notes: Flinty aromas with notes of honey, orange blossom, and white stone fruit. It has exceptional texture and palate weight, with lovely, concentrated flavours.
Beautifully complex, with a big aroma profile and pronounced grapefruit, quince, and spice flavours. The mouthfeel is grippy with a refreshing tannin structure. - Vigneron's notes
From Cépie in Limoux Valley, a limestone plateau that peaks at 350m overlooking the Aude. Confluence of Mediterranean and Atlantic influences. This organic, no-sulphite-added Chenin was whole bunch pressed and follows through to its Malolactic fermentation making things blessedly creamier.
Ripe chardonnay with a low temperature fermentation to lift aromas, and with some banana flavours. Much closer in style to California or South Africa than to Burgundy.