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Capensis Silene Chardonnay 2020
HED27104
75 cl
14%
£45.00
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Capensis Silene Chardonnay 2020 is a medium- to full-bodied white wine from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. One of the finest producers of premium Chardonnays on the Western Cape, Capensis produces its Silene cuvée from two mountainside sites. the estate Fijnbosch vineyard and the neighbouring Nooitgedacht vineyard. The 2020 is beautifully textured, offering bright, layered notes of sweet citrus, lime pie, white peach and blossoms. The wine is textured and mouth-filling, with a balance of salinity minerality on the finish.
93 Robert Parker
In reviewing the previous vintage, the 2020 Chardonnay Silene has certainly earned its "+" rating. Showing more oak and baking spices with waxy melons, plus apples and lemons, the wine is balanced, fresh and complex, with nutmeg notes and graham cracker tones and a long, lingering finish. 19,800 bottles were produced. - Anthony Mueller
90 Vinous
The 2020 Chardonnay Silene comes mainly from the young vines in Fijnbosch (32% of the blend) mature in French oak for ten months (30% new). It has an attractive, classically styled nose with scents of dried honey, praline and hints of grilled hazelnut. Fine delineation. A little fumé in style. The medium-bodied palate has a light tropical-tinged entry with touches of pineapple and passion fruit, leaning slightly towards California. Fine weight, with just a hint of orange rind towards the finish; for the price, this represents great value for money.
16 Jancis Robinson
Full bottle 1,396 g. A blend of two mountain vineyards, their estate Fijnbosch vineyard and the neighboring Nooitgedacht vineyard. Aged for 10 months in French oak, 30% new.Vanilla and praline on the nose. Tasted alongside the Kershaw Chardonnays, the Silene seemed quite sweet and loose by comparison. More California in style. Much softer. Round and dimpled. Melon and cashew-nut butter. Good length. Approachable. (TC)
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