Simply a Chenin like no other from the “King of Chenin”. Bruwer Raats produces this masterpiece from a tiny 0.6 Ha block of a Montpellier Chenin Blanc clone just next to his house. The decomposed granite soils have become recognised as some of the best Chenin soils in Stellenbosch, lending a brilliant streak of minerality and bright acidity in the wine. We were initially only bringing in the incredible Cabernet Franc that Raats produce but after tasting a sample of this Eden Chenin that Bruwer had kindly included on the first shipment, we couldn’t move fast enough to order more of it. Aging potential of 8-12 years when cellared correctly.

Nose & Palate

The wine’s inviting nose displays lime, green apple, with white peach and pineapple. Here subtle spices of ginger, angelica and white pepper are entwined with florals of peach blossom and honeysuckle. The palate shows further fruit depth with quince, kumquat, mandarin orange and pear, against a backdrop of steely minerals. Hints of roasted hazelnuts and almonds add to the complexity of the palate. The wine is exceptionally linear and fresh with a fine texture and finishes with notes of fennel and the ginger spiciness promised by the nose.

Pairing

Bouillabaisse if you can find it in Hong Kong. Rich dishes like seared scallops or slow roasted pork belly will also pair brilliantly.