2024 Chenin Blanc
2024 Chenin Blanc
90% from our home vineyard Treeton Estate, meaning the majority of this wine is hand reared by some pretend viticulturists - A.K.A Dylan. With the balance coming from the Swan Valley, adding a riper more rounded aspect to the wine. 2024 was a hot year meaning the bodies full, the fruits are bursting, yet the crisp saline acidity completes this fresh example of a classic LS Merchants Chenin Blanc. Partial malolactic fermentation combined with the use of our favourite toy - an 1800L Slovenian Foudre.
Yellow stone fruits, nectarine skins, lifted spice and honeysuckle. Matches up really well with any medium-full flavour foods, cheese, white proteins and good times.
Sourced from the Yallingup hills. Whole bunch pressed to a mix of new (25%) and old (1+2 year old) French barriques, wild fermentation and a small amount of malolactic fermentation before winter set in.
Made with Vouvray in mind, on the nose it presents lemon wood, brioche and a hint of brine, the palate is lush and rich from 6 months of battonage before being pulled into line by a lime rind acidity and the saline nature of the varietal. Fantastic match with chicken or white meats also richer seafoods.
