Alleé Bleue Chenin Blanc 2012

Tasting notes:
The wine has a pale straw colour with a green tinge. Intense aromas of tropical fruit is well supported by an elegant vanilla and nutty bouquet. The palate is rich and vibrant with layers of sundried fruits and a citrus hint. The rich and ripe flavours are in perfect harmony with the zesty minerality.
Vinification:
The grapes were sorted, pressed and then settled. The juice was racked and inoculated with yeast and after doing 50% of the ferment in tank it was transferred to barrel to complete the fermentation. Only French Oak was used of which 25% was new wood and all the barrels are 400 litres so not to overpower the fruit intensity. The wine was then aged on the lees in barrel for 6 months prior to bottling.
Blend information:
93% Chein Blanc, 7% Viognier