Wine Gabriëlskloof, The Landscape series, Elodie, 2024
A textured and expressive Swartland Chenin Blanc, showing vibrant orchard fruit, citrus freshness and a savoury mineral edge from old-vine vineyards.
Characteristics
Wine Style:
Tasting Notes:
Light golden straw hue—clear, bright, with pale gold highlights.
Baked apple, lemon curd, honey, and ripe peach.
Generous layers of apricot, kumquat, and lime peel with dense, expressive fruit core.
Fresh, saline, with kelpy and briny sea spray notes. Balanced tension and richness.
Gastronomy:
Delicious with creamy, earthy white rind cheeses like Brie, savoury tarts, or simple, pan-fried scallops.
Vineyards:
Ageing method:
Aged on lees for nine months in seasoned oak barrels, enhancing texture and complexity while allowing the fruit character to shine without excessive oak influence.