Plat'bos Chenin Blanc 2024 David & Nadia

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Wit
Producent	David & Nadia
Jaar	2024
Land	Zuid-Afrika
Regio	Swartland
Druif	Chenin Blanc
Alcohol %	11.5%
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2026-2043
Voorraad	12

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (95)

The David & Nadia 2024 Swartland Plat'bos Chenin Blanc, meaning “flat bush,” is sourced from 5.5 hectares interplanted on R99 rootstock and carefully sorted to preserve clonal identity. Only 100 meters from neighboring Skaliekop, Plat'bos presents a markedly more mineral and saline profile. With a pH around 3.0–3.1 (a hallmark for age-worthy Chenin Blanc) its tight linear shape is defined by tension and clarity. Bone-dry fermentation without commercial yeast highlights the wine's elegant citrusy fruit tones and its saline finish. The sandy granite soils amplify its crystalline precision and smoky edges.

James Suckling (95)

This is very mineral and sharp, showing aromas and flavors of whole lemons, white grapefruit and seashells. It’s medium-bodied, saline and linear but with phenolic texture too. Mouthwatering acidity. This will age wonderfully. From a vineyard planted on granitic soils in 1981. Drink or hold. 1,700 bottles produced.

Vinous (93)

The 2024 Chenin Blanc Plat'bos is the first parcel picked. This has a taciturn bouquet at first, but opens with light beeswax and wet wool scents. The palate is taut and fresh, a linear Chenin with grapefruit and tangy orange rind notes towards the finish. Very fine, but it's unapologetically not a crowd pleaser.