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Simonsig Estate Chenin Avec Chêne 2017
Vintage Character
Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017 is a premium Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc from one of South Africa’s benchmark family estates. The 2017 vintage in the Cape followed a notably dry growing season, concentrating fruit and preserving freshness, which makes this a strong, characterful year for structured white wines. Stellenbosch’s decomposed granite soils and warm days moderated by maritime influence help Chenin Blanc ripen fully while retaining lift, giving this oak-matured cuvée its distinctive balance of richness, tension, and site expression.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, it opens with ripe pear, yellow apple, apricot and pineapple, layered with white blossom, vanilla, toasted almond and a light brioche note from barrel work. The palate is dry and medium- to full-bodied, with a creamy texture, bright acidity and a gently savory edge that carries into a long finish marked by citrus oil, beeswax and subtle spice. It pairs especially well with roast chicken with tarragon, pork loin with apple sauce, or lobster in brown butter.
Winery Background
Founded in 1953 by Frans Malan, Simonsig remains family-owned and is one of the Cape’s most historically important producers, widely recognized for quality across both still and sparkling wines. The Avec Chêne bottling reflects the estate’s long experience with Chenin Blanc, typically drawn from older vines and handled to emphasize depth rather than simple fruitiness. Hand-harvesting, barrel fermentation in French oak and maturation on the lees build texture and complexity, while careful cellar work preserves the grape’s natural energy. That combination of heritage, precision and a clear Stellenbosch identity makes Simonsig a dependable reference point for refined South African Chenin Blanc.
Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017 is a premium Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc from one of South Africa’s benchmark family estates. The 2017 vintage in the Cape followed a notably dry growing season, concentrating fruit and preserving freshness, which makes this a strong, characterful year for structured white wines. Stellenbosch’s decomposed granite soils and warm days moderated by maritime influence help Chenin Blanc ripen fully while retaining lift, giving this oak-matured cuvée its distinctive balance of richness, tension, and site expression.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, it opens with ripe pear, yellow apple, apricot and pineapple, layered with white blossom, vanilla, toasted almond and a light brioche note from barrel work. The palate is dry and medium- to full-bodied, with a creamy texture, bright acidity and a gently savory edge that carries into a long finish marked by citrus oil, beeswax and subtle spice. It pairs especially well with roast chicken with tarragon, pork loin with apple sauce, or lobster in brown butter.
Winery Background
Founded in 1953 by Frans Malan, Simonsig remains family-owned and is one of the Cape’s most historically important producers, widely recognized for quality across both still and sparkling wines. The Avec Chêne bottling reflects the estate’s long experience with Chenin Blanc, typically drawn from older vines and handled to emphasize depth rather than simple fruitiness. Hand-harvesting, barrel fermentation in French oak and maturation on the lees build texture and complexity, while careful cellar work preserves the grape’s natural energy. That combination of heritage, precision and a clear Stellenbosch identity makes Simonsig a dependable reference point for refined South African Chenin Blanc.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WinerySimonsig Estate
Grape VarietiesChenin Blanc
WinemakerMichael Malan
CountrySouth Africa
Expert Rating—
RegionStellenbosch
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionStellenbosch
Alcohol Level13.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
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