COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Allesverloren Wine Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Allesverloren Chenin Blanc is produced by Allesverloren Wine Estate, located in the Swartland district of the Western Cape, South Africa. The estate's name, meaning 'all is lost,' reflects a historical event, yet it boasts a long lineage, with the Malan family owning it since 1872. The wine is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes grown on dryland bush vines, many over 25 years old, situated at high altitudes within the Swartland region. The 2024 vintage was influenced by favorable weather patterns, including good rainfall and a cold winter, leading to concentrated fruit. The wine is characterized by its fresh, approachable style, emphasizing the grape's varietal characteristics.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate name means 'all is lost' after a historical fire.
Fact 02
Oldest estate in the Swartland Wine of Origin district.
Fact 03
Malan family has owned the estate since 1872.
Fact 04
Vines are dryland bush vines over 25 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Allesverloren Chenin Blanc is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. The fruit is handpicked and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine spends three months on its lees to develop texture. Aging is typically minimal, with a focus on preserving the fresh, varietal character of the grape. The winemaking approach emphasizes expressing the purity of the Chenin Blanc from the Swartland terroir.
