What score does The FMC Chenin Blanc receive?

The FMC Chenin Blanc by Ken Forrester receives an aggregate community score of 85.7/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does The FMC Chenin Blanc taste like?

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

How much does The FMC Chenin Blanc cost?

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

What food pairs well with The FMC Chenin Blanc?

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

White

The FMC Chenin Blanc

Item: The FMC Chenin Blanc
Rating: 85.7
Author: 50 Best Wines

Ken Forrester · Stellenbosch, South Africa

85.7

Aggregate Score

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

How This Wine Compares

Better than 75% of winesVery Good

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Awards & Recognition

🏅Highly Rated

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)4.48/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2021	812	4.48/5
2020	812	4.48/5
2019	812	4.48/5
2018	812	4.48/5
2017	812	4.48/5

Food Pairings

ShellfishSpicy FoodLean FishSoft Cheese

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

3-8 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 85.7 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.