Off The Record, Chenin Blanc 2023
This is the sixth vintage, produced from a small parcel of Chenin Blanc grapes sourced from within the cool-climate district of Elgin. Chenin Blanc is something of a rarity in Elgin and only 2688 bottles of the Off the Record Chenin Blanc 2023 were produced.
Wild ferment and barrel aged for 10 months in a mixture of 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th fill barriques with partial malolactic fermentation, the 2023 vintage has an attractive pale straw colour with a nose that leads with appealing citrus notes, which unfold onto the palate with a rich, creamy mouthfeel.
The broad spectrum of citrus, underlying minerality and gentle wooding have contributed to the complexity of this Chenin Blanc and culminate in a long lingering finish.
£27.55
Elgin
Chenin Blanc
Bone-drySweet
Description
Off the Record Chenin Blanc: The Uncensored Version – a project of heart and passion by Bobby Wallace.
This is the sixth vintage, produced from a small parcel of Chenin Blanc grapes sourced from within the cool-climate district of Elgin. Chenin Blanc is something of a rarity in Elgin and only 2688 bottles of the Off the Record Chenin Blanc 2023 were produced.
TASTING NOTE
The wine has an attractive pale straw colour. The nose leads with appealing citrus notes, which unfold onto the palate with a rich, creamy mouthfeel. The broad spectrum of citrus, underlying minerality and gentle wooding have contributed to the complexity of this Chenin Blanc and culminate in a long lingering finish.
VINIFICATION
Wild ferment and barrel aged for 10 months in a mixture of 1st (10%), 2nd, 3rd & 4th fill barriques. The wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation in barrel. No added enzymes, yeast and fining agents were used in the making of this wine.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 12.86%
RS: 2.0g/l
TA: 5.9g/l
pH: 3.23
Bottled: 5th February 2024
Additional information
| Alcohol vol | 12.9% |
|---|---|
| Grape | Chenin Blanc |
| Origin | Elgin |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Wine Farm |
Spicy food, mild and soft cheese, shellfish, and lean fish.
2 reviews for Off The Record, Chenin Blanc 2023
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91 points | Tim Atkin MW Special South Africa Report 2024
“Bobby Wallace sources his stylish Chenin Blanc from Vrede en Lust. Salty, fresh and mineral-etched, it has just the right amount of residual sugar to balance the stony acidity. Citrus, patisserie spice and green apple flavours are well matched and combined on the
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94 points | Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
“Cool climate Elgin fruit gets same vinification as last in 2023: half each skin contact & wholebunch for character & freshness, natural ferment & 10 months in oak, 10% new. Elegant tablemate, with almond & bruised apple notes & clean mineral farewell.”
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