{"product_id":"stellenrust-the-mothership-chenin-blanc-2024","title":"Stellenrust The Mothership Chenin Blanc 2024","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eStellenrust The Mothership Chenin Blanc 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eThe Mothership is the ultimate Chenin Blanc from Stellenrust's ArtiSons gallery, sourced from 1964 bush vines on granite soils in the Bottelary Hills. You will taste ripe white peach and pear drop on a core of stone fruit, with tight minerality and a vibrant, finely coated line of acidity. With Perfectewijn, you are choosing a pure, concentrated Chenin in a modern, texture-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eThe grapes come from old \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/blogs\/wijn-weetjes\/wijnen-gemaakt-van-bush-vines\" title=\"Bush Vines Wijn Blog\"\u003ebush vines\u003c\/a\u003e dating back to 1964 in the Bottelary Hills (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/collections\/regio-stellenbosch\" title=\"Wijnregio Stellenbosch Zuid-Afrika\"\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/a\u003e), grown without irrigation or trellising. Granite soils provide tension and a saline-mineral edge, while low yields ensure intense fruit. ArtiSons is the creative playground of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/collections\/wijnhuis-stellenrust\" title=\"Wijnhuis Stellenrust Zuid-Afrika\"\u003eStellenrust\u003c\/a\u003e, where Tertius and Kobe create small cuvées from their most characterful plots. Within this, The Mothership is the crown jewel, intended to let the essence of Bottelary Chenin speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eVinification and maturation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eHarvesting takes place between 22 and 24 Balling, with 6 to 12 hours of skin contact for added aromatic depth and texture. Fermentation occurs with wild yeasts in a 2000-liter foudre and concrete eggs, conducted slowly and temperature-controlled for maximum precision. Afterwards, the young wine remains on its primary lees in concrete for maturation on the gross lees for up to 12 months. What exactly does maturation on fine lees in concrete eggs do for the flavor? The constant, gentle circulation in the egg keeps the lees in suspension, resulting in more creaminess, detail, and length without the oak overpowering the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e100 percent Chenin Blanc, sourced from the 1964 Bottelary plantings. Old vines produce smaller berries and more concentration, which is reflected in the depth of the fruit and the layered structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eTasting notes and serving tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eIntense white peach and pear drop on the nose, carrying through to a stone-fruit-driven palate with tight, clean minerality and a vibrant, finely coated acidity. The texture is rich but not heavy, and the finish is long-lasting with a subtle salinity. Serve at 10 to 12 degrees with Thai green curry, spicy Indian dishes with buttery naan, or tuna with a black pepper crust and crispy leaf salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e2018 – 95 points (Tim Atkin MW); 5 stars (Platter’s Wine Guide); winner Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Blanc Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e2019 – 95 points (Tim Atkin MW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e2020 – 96 points (Tim Atkin MW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e2021 – 96 points (Tim Atkin MW); 94 points \/ 4.5 stars (Platter’s Wine Guide)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wijntransport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43649680441423,"sku":"6888\/23","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Stellenrust-The-Mothership-Chenin.webp?v=1759403660","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/stellenrust-the-mothership-chenin-blanc-2024","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}