Estate Chenin Blanc

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Details

Variety

Chenin Blanc

Style

White

Region

Stellenbosch

Appellation

Stellenbosch

Producer

Longridge

Country

South Africa

Trade Materials

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The Inspiration

Longridge Estate Chenin Blanc is a balanced expression of the estate's philosophy that exceptional wine begins in a healthy, living vineyard. Grown exclusively on the cool maritime slopes of the Helderberg, the fruit develops remarkable freshness, natural acidity and mineral purity, nurtured by certified organic and biodynamic farming without the use of herbicides, pesticides or chemical sprays. In the cellar, the passionate team continue this philosophy with an uncompromising minimal-intervention approach. Indigenous yeasts, no commercial enzymes, no fining or filtration and almost no sulfur allow the vineyard to speak with complete honesty, while maturation across French oak, amphora clay and cement eggs adds subtle complexity without overshadowing the fruit. The result is a Chenin Blanc of remarkable clarity, texture and precision as a pure expression of Helderberg terroir and the enduring philosophy of Wisdom in Wine.

About Longridge

Wisdom in Wine. The Ridge that Endures.

Longridge is a regenerative wine estate in Stellenbosch, rooted in organic and biodynamic farming and dedicated to producing wines of purity, precision and place. Situated on the cool slopes of the Helderberg - just three miles from False Bay - the estate (Anno 1841) farms with a long-term commitment to soil health, vineyard balance and ecological stewardship. Nguni cattle graze the vineyards, ducks patrol the rows, and a steady maritime influence defines the coolest pocket of the Stellenbosch appellation. In the cellar, the approach is guided by restraint - allowing the vineyards and vintage to define the character of each wine. The result is a collection of elegant, terroir-driven wines that combine freshness, structure and authenticity with global fine-wine relevance: from estate Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay through structured reds and the celebrated Emily Rosé, all reflecting the unique character of the Helderberg terroir.

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