Ken Forrester The FMC Chenin Blanc 2023
Origin
Country: South Africa
Region and Appellation: Stellenbosch
Product Description
Ken Forrester’s The FMC 2023 is a flagship Chenin Blanc from South Africa, selected across 23 vineyard passes for peak ripeness. Native-fermented in French oak, then aged 12 months on lees, it combines opulence with striking precision.
Vinous calls it “Superb,” while James Suckling praises its “ripe, inviting and delicious with notes of honey, apricot, papaya, candied ginger, chamomile, creamy texture and a long finish.” character. Honey, apricot, papaya, candied ginger and chamomile meet vivid acidity, creamy texture and a long, spiced finish.
94 pts - James Suckling,
Grapes, Sweetness & Size
- Grapes: Chenin Blanc
- Sweetness: Dry
- Size: 750mL