What score does Chenin Blanc receive?

Chenin Blanc by Essay receives an aggregate community score of 67.5/100, 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: 67.5
Author: 50 Best Wines

Essay · Western Cape, South Africa

Chenin Blanc by Essay is a good white from Western Cape, South Africa, made from Chenin Blanc, rated 3.72/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 67.5/100, it represents Western Cape's white winemaking tradition.

67.5

Aggregate Score

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

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.72/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 67.5/100 based on 253 ratings across all vintages.

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Our Review

Food Pairings

ShellfishSpicy FoodLean FishSoft Cheese

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 67.5 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.