Plat'Bos, Chenin Blanc, Swartland
    David & Nadia

    Plat'Bos, Chenin Blanc, Swartland, 2022

    93/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2022

      75cl

      DP

      £70.38

    2. 2022

      6x75cl

      DP

      £422.34

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    The Plat’bos Chenin (Low-Bush) is the most linear, acid-driven wine of the single vineyards and the site remains an important component in both the regular Chenin Blanc and Aristargos blend. Situated immediately next to the Skaliekop vineyard but in pure, decomposed granite. Planted in 1981, it is Old Vine Project certified. Harvest took place in early February in two tranches, one of the earliest vineyards, owing to its northern (warm) exposition. Intense, long and sapid, Plat’bos is a Chenin of immense vitality and drive. Notes of zesty citrus, salt, pink pepper, iced peach and jasmine are underpinned by a bristling, cool wash of acidity. Superb. 2,000bts were produced.

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    Critic Reviews

    93/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2022 Chenin Blanc Plat'bos, from vines planted in 1981, was picked in two passes through the vineyard and aged in used French barrels. The nose has scents of melted candle wax, powdered chalk, white flowers and yellow fruits, and a hint of white chocolate. The palate is very saline on the entry with fine depth and tension, the most citric of David & Nadia's whites with a touch of oyster shell and quince on the finish. Very saline, very marine-influenced, this should mature beautifully in bottle.
    drinking window 2025 - 2043
    date of review 11/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    South Africa
    Region:
    Swartland
    Appellation:
    Swartland
    Producer:
    David & Nadia
    Grape Variety:
    Chenin Blanc
    abv:
    12%

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