Mont Rochelle Franschhoek

'Little Rock Blanc' White Blend, 2023

750ml
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$24
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Varietal Composition: Sauvignon Blanc (62%), Chardonnay (9%), Viognier (12%), Semillon (17%)
RS: 2 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 0 - 3 years
ABV: 13.12%

Description

Little Rock Blanc is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier, and Chardonnay. It is made to be enjoyed amongst friends with or without food and on any occasion. Pale straw green with golden hues, this wine exhibits an abundance of stone fruit and tropical aromas reminiscent of peaches, apricots, and perfume with subtle spice nuances. Flavors of fruit salad and a fresh lively acidity neatly tie the wine together.
They worked towards early morning harvesting with gentle pressing and settling of juice. The cold fermentations conducted at 14 degrees Celcius, in order to maintain the aromatics in each batch. The Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Semillon cultivators in the blend were vinified separately, with blending occurring prior to bottling and the blend seeing gross lees contact in an excess of 5 months.

Winemaker: Dustin Osborne
Sir Richard Branson’s love for the African continent and finer things in life lured him to the Western Cape Province and Mont Rochelle. His stunning 26-bedroom hotel and vineyard is just under an hour’s drive from Cape Town in the town of Franschhoek in South Africa.

There, in the food and wine capital, guests can unwind and make themselves at home while dining on healthy and locally sourced cuisine, tasting superb shiraz and chardonnay in the 150-year-old cellar, and exploring the rolling vineyards and well-tended grounds in one of the world’s most bucolic settings.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

peaches

Peaches

apricots

Apricots

pineapple

Pineapple

green apple

Green apple

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Franschhoek, South Africa

Franschhoek, South Africa

Franschhoek, known as South Africa's "French Corner," is celebrated for its stunning landscapes, rich winemaking heritage, and distinctive terroir. With soils of granite and sandstone, cool mountain breezes, and warm sunny days, the region produces exceptional Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) sparkling wines. Franschhoek wines are beloved for their refined complexity and rich cultural legacy, offering wine lovers an unparalleled experience. Shop Franschhoek wines now to experience a terroir like no other.