COLERE THE WREKEN CHENIN BLANC 2021

This wine is influenced by the beautiful intensely flavored bunches selected from the three major aspects of the Wrekin Chenin Blanc block (morning, mid-day and afternoon sun exposure), and most importantly the dedicated farming of this beautiful vineyard.

25% whole bunches foot stomped in vineyard, left to soak on skins and stems for 10 hours. Poured over remaining 75% whole bunches for pressing: the heads and tails of pressing to stainless steel(60%) for primary fermentation, the hearts to old neutral puncheon for primary fermentation to complement and enhance phenolics. Full MLF, left on fine lees for 18 months, before bottling without fining or filtration, 70mg/ total sulphites, vegan friendly.

Here is what they say

A stunningly well-balanced, detailed and textural Chenin Blanc that makes an impression.

“A delicious wine beginning with fragrances of red and yellow apples, stony seaside soils scents, wild white flowers and spice. Taut textures, acidity and soils touch the palate before the fruit begins to emerge and take over. A mineral centric wine with texture and personality, plenty of acidity, a wine that will develop and age over the next few years. Flavours of citrus and apple, flowers and site, a taut texture and lengthy finish.

“Subtle, aromatic, vinous, serious nose with complex aromas of apple peel, quince, and manuka honey, with savoury, cracked pepper and brioche lees influence. Intensely flavoured, focused, mineral, and dry in style with a creamy texture and a delicious grapefruit-pith phenolic finish. All making for a dynamic and interesting rendition of the variety as well as superb drinking.”