Bellevue Reserve Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch SA (2025)

Wine Tasting Notes:
The 2026 Bellevue Reserve Chenin Blanc opens with inviting aromas of guava, citrus and ripe peach. Fermented 60% in barrel and 40% in stainless steel, it shows a well-balanced palate with a creamy mouthfeel and well-integrated acidity. The finish is gently savory, making it a versatile partner for creamy pasta, roast chicken or mild curry dishes.

Press:
Christian Eedes (Winemag.co.za): 91 points

Winery/Producer Highlights:
Bellevue Wine Estate sits in the Bottelary area of Stellenbosch, where the former owners, the Morkel family, planted some of South Africa's oldest surviving Pinotage vineyards in the early 1950s. Since 2017 the estate has been owned by Marinus Neethling, who has overseen significant cellar improvements alongside long-serving winemaker Wilhelm Kritzinger. This Reserve Chenin draws partly on the estate's Certified Heritage bush-vine block planted in 1976, rooted in stony, sandy-loam soils.

Descriptive Words:
Guava, Creamy, Citrusy, Balanced, Savory