Fram Wines - Chenin Blanc 2024 (750ml)
Price: $24.99
| Producer | Fram Wines |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Subregion | Piekenierskloof |
| Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Sku | 1-103961 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Fram Wines Chenin Blanc 2024 is a compelling testament to winemaker Thinus Krüger's adventurous spirit and his dedicated quest for exceptional grapes from South Africa's most distinctive, sometimes "uncharted," terroirs. This particular bottling hails from a specific 1985 trellised vineyard in the Piekenierskloof ward, nestled high within the Citrusdal Mountain region, where venerable Chenin Blanc vines thrive in decomposed granite soils.
Reflecting a 2024 vintage described by Krüger as a "well behaved child" that quietly "got into a real good position," this Chenin Blanc promises a clear expression of its high-quality origins. The winemaking philosophy is one of thoughtful minimalism: the grapes undergo natural fermentation, followed by 12 months of maturation in a combination of seasoned 300, 400, and 500-liter French oak barrels. This gentle approach allows the pure varietal character of the Chenin Blanc and the unique signature of the granitic terroir to take center stage.
While detailed tasting notes for this newly released vintage will continue to unfold, expect a wine imbued with the personality and integrity for which Fram Wines is celebrated. It will likely showcase a harmonious interplay of vibrant fruit, characteristic Piekenierskloof minerality, and a beautifully textured palate—a tribute to its old vine provenance and sensitive aging in neutral oak. This is an invitation to explore, dream, and discover a truly distinctive South African Chenin Blanc.
