Award Winning
Stark-Condé Monk Stone Chenin Blanc 2025
R380,00
An intriguing bouquet of guava and quince, framed by subtle vanilla notes. The palate is complex and finely textured with a mix of stone and citrus fruit and creamy, spicy flavours. The finish is long with a persistent minerality. This is an age-worthy Chenin from a cool, high-altitude site.
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In the cellar
The grapes were hand-picked in several vineyard passes and chilled before pressing. De-stemming, crushing and light pressing then took place followed by overnight settling of the juice. A portion of the grapes was whole-bunch pressed to help preserve the acidity. This complex, finely-crafted Chenin Blanc was matured in neutral French oak barrels. Thee wine was on its lees for 9 months and given regular stirrings. After settling naturally, the wine was carefully racked and then given a light fining and bottled with no filtration.
In the vineyard
The Monk Stone Chenin Blanc gets its name from the large boulder which punctuates the dramatic vineyard block, situated at an elevation of approximately 300m. Hovering high above the valley, this bush-vine vineyard is planted along dramatic terraces which were sculpted to prevent rain erosion. The wave and ripple patterns formed by these terraces, together with the large boulder recall a traditional Japanese rock garden, and hence the name “Monk Stone.”
Ageing
9 months
Cultivar
100% Chenin Blanc
Awards and Recognition
Tim Atkin – 93 points
Platter’s Guide 2026 – Five stars
