Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2009
by Bruwer Raats

  • The much anticipated next vintage of Bruwer's Original Chenin Blanc, the previous vintage became a massive Naked favourite with staggering 243 ratings of 4 stars or more!
  • Made by the 1st South African winemaker to get 90+ points for a South African Chenin Blanc in Wine Spectator Magazine
  • "Bruwer's entry level wine now carries so much class and granite-soaked minerality that it would be anyone else's flagship Chenin Blanc. Ignore it at your peril." - Matthew Jukes' Top 50 from Cape Wine 2008

Bruwer Raats

Bruwer Raats

Bruwer Raats

"I did not choose winemaking, winemaking chose me. I remember picking grapes in 1992 in Stellenbosch, and I was so happy, I knew that if I became a winemaker I would feel like a king. I believe in sustainable farming. This means that whatever I do, I try and leave the soil in a better condition than when I found it. I have realised, however, that whatever techniques you use as a winemaker, none have such a big impact on the process as having a positive energy in the vineyard and in the cellar (one of my key points!). It's vital that everybody you work with focusses on making a unique and special wine, rather than applying fancy and clever techniques."


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Map of South Africa
Grape
Other White Grapes
Style
Chablis and friends
Alc. Percentage
13.50%
Vintage
2009
Bottle Size
75cl

87% of 3372 would buy again
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An impressive wine, full of depth, minerality and zest. Well balanced acidity and lingering after-taste make this ideal for social drinking and will match many types of food. Looking forward to the Raats pack arriving shortly.

ERIC 09:21 26/10/2011 Reply

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A solid Chenin, but not as fruity as Bellingham, Ken Forrester or Badenhorst; which are my favourites

Mark 18:20 22/04/2011 Reply

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fantastic wine - very quaffable and went brilliantly with my seafood pasta...will be on my shopping list again soon

Nick 22:00 05/03/2011 Reply

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Excellent Chenin Blanc.
Full of nutty flavour.

William 22:03 02/03/2011 Reply

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A fine example. Crisp and refreshing.

Daniel 17:14 09/01/2011 Reply

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