Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa 2021 Chateau La Garde The mineral and tar character

The mineral and tar character with hints of white pepper is at the forefront of the nose here

with shades of onion skin

This cuvée bears the imprint of its terroir: beautiful aromas of red fruits

18 per cent cabernet franc and eight per cent cabernet sauvignon

and aromas of red mature fruits and flowers combined with touches of vanilla and chocolate

Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa 2021 Chateau La Garde The mineral and tar characterThe grapes for this distinctive Chenin Blanc are hand picked from characterful and genuinely unique old bush vines specifically blended from Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Darling. It features vibrant tropical fruit flavours with hints of honey and oak spice on the finish. 93 Pts Tim Atkin