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 8 years ago

Richard had this 8 years ago

Jun 29th, 2017
Sam Uppala

Sam had this 9 years ago

Sam had this 9 years ago

Sep 27th, 2016
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Christy had this 10 years ago

Christy had this 10 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 8 years ago

George had this 8 years ago

Aug 4th, 2017