COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
DGB
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Courier Chenin Blanc is a white wine from the Western Cape, South Africa, produced by DGB under its Old Road Wine Co. brand. This brand focuses on single-region, single-vineyard wines that aim to express the heritage of the Franschhoek Valley. The wines are made in a cellar located on the town's old main road, with the brand's concept being to honor the characters and trades that were foundational to the region's wine industry, particularly highlighting the legacy of old vines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Part of a range celebrating Franschhoek's heritage.
Fact 02
Crafted in a cellar on the town's historic main road.
Fact 03
DGB has over 330 years of South African wine history.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Courier Chenin Blanc is produced by DGB under the Old Road Wine Co. brand, which focuses on single-region, single-vineyard wines. The winemaking philosophy prioritizes showcasing the quality of the fruit. While specific techniques for this vintage are not detailed, the brand may utilize methods such as fermentation in amphorae or aging in larger, older oak barrels with blond toasting to preserve the wine's fruit-forward character and express the terroir of the Western Cape. DGB as a producer is committed to sustainability.
