Domaine Laroche - L'Avenir Chenin Blanc 2006
South Africa
White
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Features
Estate
Laroche - l'Avenir
Cuvée
Chenin
Vintage
2006
Designation
Stellenbosch
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Chenin
Terroirs
clay soils, sandy subsoils
Viticulture
Moderate yields, full ripeness of fruit but without excess produce balanced wines, vines on average 32 years old.
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
19 days fermentation at 16°C, maceration on lees for 2 months in stainless steel tanks
Breeding
5 months, including 5% in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
clear, limpid yellow colour
Nose
intense, fruity, ripe pineapple aromas
Mouth
round, full and rich, supported by a beautiful complexity
Serve
bottled at 10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2008
Apogée
2009
Drink before
2009
Food and wine pairing
A savourer à l'apéritif, sur des fruits de mer ou des coquillages en cocotte...<br/>
Laroche - l'Avenir
Stellenbosch
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Customer rating
3.4/5
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