# Le Courier Chenin Blanc (2022)

- **Producer:** DGB
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chenin Blanc
- **Region:** Western Cape, South Africa
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, apricot, pear, peach, honey, vanilla, pear drop

## About this wine

Le Courier Chenin Blanc is a white wine from the Western Cape, South Africa, produced by DGB under its Old Road Wine Co. brand. This brand focuses on single-region, single-vineyard wines that aim to express the heritage of the Franschhoek Valley. The wines are made in a cellar located on the town's old main road, with the brand's concept being to honor the characters and trades that were foundational to the region's wine industry, particularly highlighting the legacy of old vines.

## Interesting facts

- Part of a range celebrating Franschhoek's heritage.
- Crafted in a cellar on the town's historic main road.
- DGB has over 330 years of South African wine history.
- This wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced acidity make it versatile. It can complement richer dishes by cutting through fat, while its fruit-forward notes can harmonize with sweet and savory elements in food. The subtle complexity allows it to stand up to a range of flavors without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

Le Courier Chenin Blanc is produced by DGB under the Old Road Wine Co. brand, which focuses on single-region, single-vineyard wines. The winemaking philosophy prioritizes showcasing the quality of the fruit. While specific techniques for this vintage are not detailed, the brand may utilize methods such as fermentation in amphorae or aging in larger, older oak barrels with blond toasting to preserve the wine's fruit-forward character and express the terroir of the Western Cape. DGB as a producer is committed to sustainability.