Noble Hill Sur Lie Chenin Blanc 2023
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RATINGS
Tim Atkin: 91 points | Vivino: 3.8 | John Platter's 4 stars
TASTING NOTES
91% Chenin Blanc, 5% Grenache Blanc, 4% Viognier
Chenin Blanc is both the oldest and highest-elevation vineyard at Noble Hill. Natural fermentation in clay amphorae and concrete tanks yields delicate citrus aromas underlined by granite minerality.
Unique large-format concrete vessels were used to ferment and mature this Chenin Blanc. These concrete vessels allow the wine to develop nuance and complexity without imparting oak flavour. The wine is fermented with wild yeast populations, and left on the fine lees for 9 months with regular stirring to develop fullness and depth. The name “Sur Lie” refers to this extended lees ageing.
A small portion of the wine is left for extended aging on the skins in clay amphorae. This skin contact gives the overall blend an unctuous and layered flavour.
This Chenin Blanc opens with aromas of fresh lime blossom, honeydew melon, and green apple. The aromas are balanced by delicate mineral flavours derived from the rocky slopes of the Simonsberg mountains where the wine is grown.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
| Varietals |
91% Chenin Blanc, 5% Grenache Blanc, 4% Viognier |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Residual Sugar | 1.3 g/L |
| pH | 3.6 |
| Total Acidity | 5.2 g/L |