Cultivar 100% Chenin Blanc Appellation Swartland Recognition (Current & previous Vintages): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013: Veritas Awards – Gold 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018: Platter – 4 * rating Babylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion…
A classic, well balanced thinly layered wine with brooding garnet of sweet red and black hedgerow fruit combined with stewed apples and cranberry. Hints of spice with cigar box aromas. Tannins are re-assuring with a cedar plum finish. Compliments any hearty meat dish like oxtail, cog a vin, spicy foods and pulled pork. It plays well with spicy undertones but…
The nose is intense and complex with tropical fruit, gooseberry and passion fruit flavors and a hint of green fig. These distinctive aromas support a wonderfully balanced palate, presenting purity of ripe fruit. The palate weight of Maastricht Sauvignon Blanc is also a distinguishing factor, adding to the prestige of this variety synonymous with Durbanville Valley.
Rich with yeasty character, this Blanc de Blanc consists of 100% Chardonnay grapes. Kept on the lees for more than 5 years this MCC is dry, crisp and incredibly fresh.
