Damascene Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc '24 Beaujolais Fest '24 where spontaneous fermentation and ageing

where spontaneous fermentation and ageing unfold over 10 months in 300- and 500-litre barrels

The wine then underwent a second fermentation under crown cap

juicy white peaches

mineral freshness on the palate

Chuck it in the fridge 20mins before serving

Damascene Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc '24 Beaujolais Fest '24 where spontaneous fermentation and ageingDamascene's 2024 Stellenbosch Chenin is a blend of three old vineyards of the hilly Bottelary ward Sonop, Houmoed, and Mooiplaas. Each vineyard has roots in different soils, is a different age, and was picked on a different day but they come together seamlessly to present a Chenin of cohesion and complexity. While we hate to compare, it often feels like a dare to do so when a brilliant winemaker makes two wines of the same varietal and with the same