Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window Ready to be enjoyed now but will age well for 6 – 7 years.
Region Swartland
Soil Mineral-rich decomposed, Granite
Harvest Dates Early February 2025
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre, Stainless Steel, Cement Tank
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 5000L foudres
Bottling Date February 2026
Production Details Leeuwenkuil practices dry-land viticulture due to the harsh, dry conditions where bush-vine vineyards thrive. These dry-land farmed, bush-vine vineyards, planted in mineral-rich decomposed, granite soil, deliver exceptionally low yields of quality fruit with depth, concentration and texture. After handpicking the grapes, they were whole-bunch pressed to retain their natural acidity. Some parcels were wild fermented in 5,000L French oak foudres, some in stainless steel tanks, and others in cement tanks; then aged for 9 months before blending and bottling. Harvest 2025 followed one of the longest, wettest winters but winter was followed by a very long dry spell. The 2025 harvest progressed on text-book timing allowing healthy pH, sugars & acid for a layered, nuanced vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh quince, yellow stone fruit, subtle citrus
Palate: vibrant mineral freshness, chalky texture
Food Pairing roasted cauliflower spiced coconut cream curry, hearty seafood paella, goat's cheese & herb-crusted chicken roast
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Vryguns Road, Windmeul, Paarl, 7630, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 865 2455
Email
Owner
Willie and Emma Dreyer
Cellarmaster
Koos van der Merwe