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Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc

Name: Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc
Brand: Babylonstoren
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

South Africa, Western Cape

White wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.5

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc is a bright, lively wine that showcases the pure, fresh qualities of South Africa’s signature grape. With a lean profile and a crisp finish, this unoaked Chenin Blanc emphasizes natural fruit expression and vibrancy without wood influence. Babylonstoren’s meticulous vineyard practices ensure a wine that is both approachable and well-crafted, highlighting the vineyard’s dedication to quality. This Chenin Blanc offers a refreshing, balanced experience with a clean structure, ideal for those seeking a high-quality, straightforward expression of the varietal. Perfect as an everyday go-to.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc opens with fresh aromas of green apple, pear, and a hint of citrus blossom.On the palate, it’s crisp and vibrant, with flavors of ripe peach, lime zest, and a touch of melon, all wrapped in a clean, mineral-driven finish. The wine’s bright acidity and pure fruit character make it refreshing and lively, offering a balanced, elegant experience from start to finish.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Medium

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chenin Blanc

ORIGINS

Winery: Babylonstoren

Region: Western Cape

The Western Cape is a province of South Africa located in the south-western corner of the country. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Eastern Cape to the east, and the Northern Cape to the north. The Western Cape is home to some of the world's most renowned wine regions, making it a paradise for wine lovers. The Western Cape has a long and rich history of winemaking. The first vines were planted in the region in 1655 by Dutch settlers, and the first commercial winery was established in 1685. Since then, the region has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.5

0 Reviews