What score does Chenin Blanc receive?

Chenin Blanc by Brookdale Estate receives an aggregate community score of 74.3/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Chenin Blanc taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Chenin Blanc cost?

Pricing for Chenin Blanc varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Chenin Blanc?

Chenin Blanc pairs well with Shellfish, Spicy Food, Lean Fish, Soft Cheese.

White

Chenin Blanc

Item: Chenin Blanc
Rating: 74.3
Author: 50 Best Wines

Brookdale Estate · Paarl, South Africa

74.3

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2020)4.3/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2020	57	4.3/5
2019	57	4.3/5
2018	57	4.3/5
2017	57	4.3/5
2016	57	4.3/5

Food Pairings

ShellfishSpicy FoodLean FishSoft Cheese

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Interesting find

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 74.3 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.