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Oakdene Road Blanc de Blanc
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2024
- ABV
- 13.5%
£14.00
Member Price: £11.20
ESTATE COLLECTION · BLANC DE BLANCS · SOUTH AFRICA
At Schalk Burger's Welbedacht Estate, Oakdene Blanc de Blanc brings a fresh and elegant expression of South African sparkling wine to the collection. Bright and beautifully refreshing, it combines delicate citrus and orchard-fruit character with lively acidity and fine bubbles, creating a sophisticated yet wonderfully approachable style that is equally at home at a celebration or around the lunch table.
Elegant, refreshing and unmistakably Cape — a sparkling expression of Welbedacht.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Pale straw with a bright, youthful appearance.
- Nose
- Intense citrus blossom and citrus bark lead to elegant yellow tropical fruit, creating a bright and expressive nose
- Palate
- Fresh white pear, young tropical fruit, summer stone fruit and citrus combine with vibrant acidity and an elegant mineral character.
- Finish
- Fresh and mineral, with lively acidity carrying the citrus and fruit character through a clean, refreshing finish.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Perfect alongside a fresh summer salad, grilled seafood or a beautifully simple cheese board.
- Suggested Occasions
- Made for long summer lunches, relaxed gatherings and afternoons in the sunshine with friends.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- The ideal bottle for a summer rugby afternoon, a weekend braai or watching the match with friends.
Details
- Style
- White Blend
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Wellington
- Appellation
- Western Cape
- Producer
- Schalk Burger & Sons
- Vineyard
- Welbedacht Wine Estate
- Grape Variety
- Sauvignon Blanc 42%, Viognier 26%, Chenin Blanc 21%, Chardonnay 11%
- Closure
- Screw Cap
- Drinking Window
- Drink Now
- Serving Temp
- 8–10°C
- Decanting Advice
- No decanting required
- Cellaring Potential
- Best enjoyed young; approximately 1–3 years
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- Individual varieties matured in old French oak barrels or stainless-steel tanks; blended and married in stainless steel for approximately six months before bottling
“Fresh, vibrant and incredibly easy to drink. We opened it on a sunny afternoon with friends and it was exactly the sort of wine everyone kept coming back to.” - Kate A