The wax capsule might lead you to think that this is yet another ‘New Wave’ South African Chenin Blanc sourced from old bush vines grown on decomposed granite made by some handsome protegee from Stellenbosch University that retails for £30 a bottle and you’d be right in every single respect… except the price. We are in the realms of delicious value here, a Chenin Blanc that has taken on the supple texture and toothsome flavours that come from barrel-ageing in both new and old French oak, while still honouring the beautiful fruit and the mineral influence of the granite soil. We don’t just think you will love it, we know you might! 14% alc. Drink now-2026.

Vegan-friendly

Press review:

Tim Atkin MW: “The Terroirs Chenin Blanc is one of a number of impressive Old Vine Project wines from JD Rossouw. This one hails from a 1977 parcel of decomposed granite in Paarl and has an engaging combination of peach, pear and wet stone flavours, with undertones of saffron, hay and white flowers. Drink now-2029.” 93 points