Coterie by Wildeberg Chenin Blanc Grenache Blanc

Coterie by Wildeberg Chenin Blanc Grenache Blanc, WO Coastal Region 2023

A ripe, succulent combination of 65% Chenin from a 40 year old Franschhoek vineyard and 35% Grenache Blanc from Paarl, both naturally fermented and aged 6 months in 2nd and 3rd fill 600 litre barrels.

Tasting Note – Coterie by Wildeberg Chenin Blanc Grenache Blanc

A ripe, open nose with white peach, apricots and hints of jasmine flowers. The palate shows texture
and generosity from the old bush vine Chenin, veiled with white spice and exotic notes from the
younger, alluring Grenache Blanc, the whole ultimately finishing rich, yet fresh and textural.

The Story of Coterie by Wildeberg

The Coterie wines by Wildeberg draw upon a convergence of Wildeberg’s tiny production pool of identified vineyards. Made with Wildeberg’s cornerstone philosophies of minimal intervention winemaking, wild ferment, and coarse filtration, these wines capture the essence of the source vineyards and soils.

Production

Wildeberg’s rationale is to source the finest vineyards available to us across Franschhoek and the
Coastal Region, from which cuvées the eyes are plucked to make Wildeberg and the Terroir Series
releases. In doing so there remains a small yet definitive expression of all the vineyards we worked
with, and its these cuvees that are again selected to go into Coterie by Wildeberg. Chenin and
Grenache Blanc complement each other well. Both varietals love the Coastal Region’s arid soils and
Mediterranean climate due to their inherent tolerance to drought. Both components were naturally
fermented in 600 litre French oak barrels. The Chenin is from an old, low-yielding Franschhoek
vineyard planted in 1962 (65%). This brings freshness and tightness to the blend, the old vines also
bring Wildeberg’s hallmark texture. The Grenache Blanc is from vibrant, younger plantings Paarl
(35%), adding body and structure with this cultivars naturally exotic notes of jasmine and white spice.
65% 2nd fill and 35% 3rd fill barrels.

Food to Pair with Coterie by Wildeberg Chenin Blanc Grenache Blanc

This is a rich, textural wine whose body and exotic jasmine notes would ably marry with gentle Malay
and Thai green fish curries, dishes with lemongrass and coriander, or just simply braai-ed linefish

Customer Reviews

Customers have raved about this wine, with many describing it as a “must-try” for white wine lovers. One customer said, “This wine is the perfect balance of flavour and texture. The peach and apricot notes really shine through, and the finish is so refreshing.” Another customer described it as “a true masterpiece. The combination of Chenin Blanc and Grenache Blanc is simply stunning.”

Additional Information

Coterie by Wildeberg has received numerous accolades, including a 92-point rating from Wine Spectator. It’s a wine with a rich history and cultural significance, as it’s made with Wildeberg’s cornerstone philosophies of minimal intervention winemaking and wild ferment, capturing the essence of the source vineyards and soils.

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