Ken Forrester The FMC Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2019
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The 2019 FMC, which comes from pure Chenin Blanc bush vines planted in 1974, has a subtle, precise bouquet of white flowers, peach skin, kumquat and light apricot scents, very pretty and charming. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This builds in the mouth, fanning out wonderfully on the finish without losing an ounce of precision. Superb. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
The 2019 FMC, which comes from pure Chenin Blanc bush vines planted in 1974, has a subtle, precise bouquet of white flowers, peach skin, kumquat and light apricot scents, very pretty and charming. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This builds in the mouth, fanning out wonderfully on the finish without losing an ounce of precision. Superb. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
9.4
Alan Hense
Powerful nose and palate of ripe yellow apples, lanolin, chamomile, ripe pear, guava, nutmeg and vanilla. Long, long finish. Beautiful!
Powerful nose and palate of ripe yellow apples, lanolin, chamomile, ripe pear, guava, nutmeg and vanilla. Long, long finish. Beautiful!
9.6
John Paterson
Best Chenin in South Africa. Period.
Best Chenin in South Africa. Period.
9.8
Mario Vaillancourt
Impressive for the price, great balance, full and rich, yet with a zesty grip. Très bon pour le prix, équilibré, savoureux, assez plein et riche avec une belle tension qui supporte le tout. 90-91
Impressive for the price, great balance, full and rich, yet with a zesty grip. Très bon pour le prix, équilibré, savoureux, assez plein et riche avec une belle tension qui supporte le tout. 90-91
9.1
