Ken Forrester

The FMC Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc

9.313 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Christanna Honer

Also colloquially known as "fucking marvelous Chenin", this is a life changer. Head turner. So many layers of fresh, fruit, funk, and flavor- not your overly stinky wooly Chenin, more elegant, linear, with a turn for the herbaceous on the finish. Like peach/tarragon/olive candy, if that makes any sense. I'm in love with this wine.

Also colloquially known as "fucking marvelous Chenin", this is a life changer. Head turner. So many layers of fresh, fruit, funk, and flavor- not your overly stinky wooly Chenin, more elegant, linear, with a turn for the herbaceous on the finish. Like peach/tarragon/olive candy, if that makes any sense. I'm in love with this wine.

3 people found it helpfulSep 29th, 2016
Morgan Wang

Delicious and pairs perfectly with a rich seafood dish.

Delicious and pairs perfectly with a rich seafood dish.

1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2016
Eddie Lee

One of the most memorable bottle of white wine in a long time

One of the most memorable bottle of white wine in a long time

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2016
Oscar Bonilla

100% Chenin Blanc. The pinnacle of what can be considered to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon chenin. Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. It will gain additional complexity with cellaring. Quite Bugundian in style.

100% Chenin Blanc. The pinnacle of what can be considered to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon chenin. Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. It will gain additional complexity with cellaring. Quite Bugundian in style.

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015
Leslie Bartos

white peach. delicious and bright. sweetness in the mid palate, finishes crisp. lovely. 2013 vintage on 3/11/17.

white peach. delicious and bright. sweetness in the mid palate, finishes crisp. lovely. 2013 vintage on 3/11/17.

Mar 13th, 2017
Richard Jennings

Richard had this 7 years ago

Richard had this 7 years ago

Jun 29th, 2017
Sam Uppala

Sam had this 8 years ago

Sam had this 8 years ago

Sep 27th, 2016
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Christy had this 9 years ago

Christy had this 9 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2015
Yury Glazkov

Yury had this 4 years ago

Yury had this 4 years ago

Dec 26th, 2020
George Anagnostopoulos

George had this 7 years ago

George had this 7 years ago

Aug 4th, 2017