2022 Belle Rebelle Mia Chenin Blanc
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Breedekloof (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2025 |
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Description
The Belle Rebelle is the Beautiful Estate range. Winemaker Mariëtte exclusively uses grapes from Stofberg Family Vineyards to produce these wines. It focuses on expressing the terroir of the Breedekloof and more specifically the soils on the farm. Vineyards are carefully managed to suit each of the vines. Due to the size of the operation, the grapes can be harvested when they are optimally ripe.
The Chenin Blanc grapes are harvested by hand in small containers. The grapes are then cooled before being lightly crushed and pressed. The free-running juice was allowed to settle overnight at 8°Celsius. The sap is covered with carbon dioxide blankets to prevent oxidation. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a constant temperature of 14 - 16°C for about 15 days.
The Belle Rebelle Mia Chenin Blanc has a pale straw yellow color with a bright green tint. They wanted to make a fresh and primary fruit-driven wine - as a good Chenin Blanc should be. The nose is lively with concentrated aromas of citrus and pineapple. On the palate, lime and grapefruit meet quince with a crisp, refreshing acidity. This is a perfectly balanced wine that should be enjoyed in good company. Because it is a fresh wine with lively fruit, it goes well with spring vegetables and salads, especially with chicken or fruits with fruits such as apple or pear. Light pasta dishes with seafood and risottos. Fresh line fish, smoked salmon or trout and it certainly goes well with oysters and sushi.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Breedekloof (Appellation) |
| Winery | Belle Rebelle |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2025 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | No |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Screw cap |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Tasting Profiles | Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Tense, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras |
Wijnhuis
BREEDEKLOOF: The Du Toitskloof mountain range feeds the Breede River and our farm with crystal clear water. The Breedekloof Valley is home to some of the oldest soils in the world that come from the mountain ranges that surround it. These ancient soils have a great complexity that allows a wide range of grape varieties to be grown here. The temperate weather conditions during the growing season mean that the grapes have one of the longest growing seasons, hence it is known as the valley of slow maturing vines.
​STOFBERG FAMILY VINEYARDS: Pieter Stofberg, the owner of the farm has always believed that quality starts in the vineyard. The vineyards are carefully managed by hand, with operations such as sucking, leafing, tilting and harvesting still done by hand - in keeping with the concept of making truly handcrafted wines. Integrated pest control is applied on the farm with as little interference from nature as possible.
BELLE REBELLE: This wine range is the Beautiful Estate range. Winemaker Mariëtte exclusively uses grapes from Stofberg Family Vineyards for the production of these wines. It focuses on expressing the terroir of the Breedekloof and more specifically the soils on the farm. Vineyards are carefully managed to suit each of the vines. Due to the size of the operation, the grapes can be harvested when they are optimally ripe.
RECENT AWARDS
WINEMAG CHENIN REPORT 2022​
Rating 94
INTREPID Chenin blanc 2021​
IWSC WINE & SPIRIT AWARDS 2022​
Rating 95
Mariette Chenin blanc 2020
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Rating 90
Mariette Chenin blanc 2019
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VERITAS AWARDS 2021​
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Double Gold
Mariette MCC Blanc de Blanc 2015
Mariette Chenin blanc 2018
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Silver
Mariette Chenin blanc 2019
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Bronze
Mariette Chenin blanc 2017
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MICHELANGELO AWARDS 2021
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Platinum
SOLITUDE Chenin blanc 2019
Double Gold
Mariette Chardonnay MCC 2015
Mariette Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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Gold
Mariette Chenin blanc 2019
Mariette Chenin blanc 2020
Mariette Pinot blanc 2020
INTREPID Chenin blanc 2019
SOLITUDE Chenin blanc 2020