Chenin Blanc Cool Climate 2020

Description of the Creation Domain

Domaine Creation, nestled in the stunning Hemel-en-Aarde region of South Africa, is celebrated for its innovation and commitment to quality. Benefiting from a cool climate and fertile soil, the estate specializes in producing wines that faithfully express the uniqueness of their terroir, with a particular focus on Chenin Blanc. The combination of sustainable viticultural practices and modern winemaking techniques allows Creation to produce wines of remarkable finesse and complexity.

Description of the Cuvée Creation Chenin Blanc Cool Climate

Cuvée Creation Chenin Blanc Cool Climate is an ode to Chenin Blanc, perfectly illustrating the estate’s ability to interpret this classic grape variety in a distinctive and elegant style. Produced from vines grown in a cool climate, this wine is an expression of a delicate balance between lively acidity and aromatic richness, reflecting the complex nuances and freshness that only a cool climate terroir can provide.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Chenin Blanc is distinguished by a vibrant aromatic bouquet, marked by notes of green apple, pear and white flowers, with a touch of minerality that brings additional elegance. Subtle nuances of citrus and honey complete the profile, offering an inviting complexity and depth.

The first vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really begin to take off until the arrival of French Protestants, in the 1680s, with their skills and their knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s. Today South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles. South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards can also be found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.