{"product_id":"2025-rusden-christian-chenin-blanc","title":"2025 Rusden Christian Chenin Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eRusden’s Chenin Blanc is a Barossa Valley classic, barrel fermented in French oak for a textured yet vibrant expression. It’s the perfect choice for those seeking aged white wine with both freshness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRusden’s Vine Vale vineyard, deep white sand over red clay, yields low cropping Chenin Blanc vines. Hand picked fruit is gently basket pressed to preserve purity before oak ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis barrel fermented Chenin Blanc stands out for its combination of citrus zing and tropical ripeness, making it a must buy for lovers of complex white wine with cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e Whole cluster pressing followed by ferment at cool temperature in 225L French oak barrels, no malolactic fermentation, then 8 months on lees for richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairing Suggestions: \u003c\/b\u003eSeared scallops with lemon butter, goat’s cheese tart, roasted cauliflower with almond butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn the nose there are lemon drops, wet stone and hints of guava and pineapple. The palate is rich with citrus, tropical notes and balanced acidity, finishing clean and persistent.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eBarossa Valley, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/b\u003e13.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend: \u003c\/b\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusden","offers":[{"title":"75cl","offer_id":56860215148922,"sku":"RU0225WA","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/7229\/0498\/files\/2023-rusden-christian-chenin-blanc-caviste-wine-620712.jpg?v=1751979125","url":"https:\/\/caviste.co.uk\/products\/2025-rusden-christian-chenin-blanc","provider":"Caviste Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}