Ken Forrester FMC Chenin Blanc 2025
Chenin Blanc
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Ken Forrester FMC Chenin Blanc 2025
Ken Forrester Wines is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch, one of South Africa's most celebrated wine regions. Renowned for championing Chenin Blanc, the estate combines a deep respect for traditional vineyard practices with thoughtful, modern winemaking. The FMC is sourced primarily from a dryland bush-vine vineyard planted in 1974 on well-drained Clovelly soils, where naturally low yields produce intensely flavoured fruit. Harvested over multiple selective pickings, the grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts in large French oak barrels before careful barrel selection creates the final blend. The result is a wine that reflects both the remarkable vineyard site and the estate's long-standing commitment to producing benchmark South African Chenin Blanc.
Colour: Bright golden straw with youthful brilliance and a subtle green edge.
Nose: Ripe apricot, baked quince and pineapple lead the aromas, followed by notes of honey, vanilla, citrus peel and delicate baking spice from well-integrated oak.
Palate: Full-bodied yet lively, with a silky texture supported by vibrant natural acidity. Concentrated stone fruit, baked apple and citrus mingle with hints of ginger, crÚme brûlée and subtle oak, creating impressive depth without feeling heavy.
Finish: Long and persistent, leaving lingering flavours of honeyed apricot, gentle spice and mineral freshness.
- Food Pairing : Ken Forrester FMC Chenin Blanc 2025 is wonderfully versatile at the table. Its richness and gentle sweetness make it an excellent partner for grilled crayfish or lobster with lemon butter, while its bright acidity keeps creamy chicken dishes feeling fresh and balanced. It also shines alongside Cape Malay chicken curry, Thai-inspired seafood dishes and roasted pork with apple, where the wine's ripe fruit and subtle spice complement aromatic flavours without overwhelming them. Mature hard cheeses also make an excellent match as the wine develops with age.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: Enjoy now for its youthful richness or cellar for 8â12 years, during which it will develop greater complexity and savoury depth.
- Vintage: 2025
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Medals Won: Fine Wine Awards Trophy Selection 2026. Double Platinum â National Wine Challenge 2026. 93/100 â Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Special Report 2025. Silver Medal â Global Chenin Blanc Masters 2026 (The Drinks Business).
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Well-drained Clovelly soils.
- Sugar Content: 8.4g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
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Replacements:
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