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Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch South Africa 2013

Per bottle £17.45

Quick Facts

  • Brand Raats
  • Bottle Size 75cl
  • ABV 13.50%
  • Vegetarians Yes
  • Vegan Yes
  • Vintage 2013
  • Country South Africa
  • Country Region Stellenbosch
  • Grape Variety Chenin Blanc
  • Closure Cork
Per bottle - £17.45
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Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch in South Africa is elegance and restrained, yet complex, on nose and the palate tropical and spicy notes.

Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch epitomises the understated elegance of Chenin Blanc. It’s restrained, yet complex, nose offers quince, ripe pear, orange blossoms, nettles and spice. On the palate the wine shows pineapple and lemongrass and the cloves, nutmeg and ginger of the nose follow through against a backdrop of vibrant acidity, ending with a long spicy, limey note. The wine’s beauty lies in its lightness of touch and in the elegant way its complexity is revealed.
The fruit is from three specific vineyards in Stellenbosch where the vines have an average age of 45 years or older. 50% of the wine was fermented and matured in 300 litre French oak barrels to accentuate the soft, luscious flavours and 50% fermented in stainless steel to contribute a crisp acidity and bright citrus flavours. After 9 months, the two components were blended together and left on the lees for a further 2 months before bottling.

Bruwer Raats has received international and local acclaim during his career as cellar master and winemaker par excellence. Having carved out a reputation as a New World leader in the production of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, Bruwer crafts soil specific wines that embody the unique characteristics of the Stellenbosch region: a truly distinctive showcase for South African wine and soil, with a consistency in quality that is unquestionable. The Original Chenin Blanc epitomises the balance between power and elegance while the Family Chenin delivers a refined complexity with firm minerality. The über-elegant and sexy Family Cabernet Franc shows the stunning heights this varietal can attain, while the continued collaboration between Mzokhona Mvemve and Bruwer on their MR de Compostela exceeds even Bruwer’s high expectations; this year being awarded a place in the top 100 South African wines.

Pairs well with a variety of foods, but we recommend tempura prawns, a pear/walnut/rocket salad, roasted red pepper soup, spicy chicken wings and grilled halloumi cheese.

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Deliveries are made Monday to Friday and not normally on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays though Saturday deliveries are possible on payment of an additional charge.

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If you wish to collect your order from Flagship Wines shop at 417 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0XP please click on this option at checkout. There is no charge for this service.

Delivery Charges

Delivery in St Albans is FREE for orders over £85, for orders less than £85 the charge is £5.

Postal delivery of tasting tickets and vouchers is also FREE if this option is chosen.

Our standard national delivery charge is £10 and is FREE for all orders over £250. The standard delivery is next day for all orders placed by 12noon and the following day for all orders received later than that.

Arrangements in case you’re out at the time of delivery

Please leave clear instructions in the special instructions section on the checkout page so the wine can be left in a safe place to suit you. As our delivery service requires a signature then if your wine is not signed for it is left at your risk and losses are not replaceable. If instructions are not left a card will be put through your door asking you to contact the carrier to arrange re-delivery or collection within 2 days.

Special Instructions

Please also provide directions in the special instructions box at the checkout to the delivery address if it is hard to find.

Non UK Mainland addresses

For charges applicable for delivery to remote addresses such as the Scottish Highlands and Islands please note that different charges apply and these are clearly shown at checkout. The charges are per case of 12 x 75cl bottles and the delivery time will be a little longer due to the location.

The Scottish postcodes affected are as follows:

AB 30, 33-38, 41-45, 51-56, DD 8-9, FK 19-21, IV 1-18, 30-37, 40, 41-49, 51 -56, 63, KA 15-17, 27-28, KW15-17, PA 20-49, 60-78, PH 15-26, 30-44, 49, 50, HS 1-9, ZE 1-3

If you would like to arrange delivery to any addresses that are not covered here please contact us on 01727 865309 or by email to [email protected] and we will ascertain the correct charges for you.

Out of Stock

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