The FMC 2009
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Technical Analysis
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Characteristics
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Accolades
The FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 20092011 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London - Silver
Wine Spectator - 92 Points Robert Parker Rating Aug. 2011 - 93 Points Platter 2012 - 4 ½ stars
The FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2008
Decanter - 5 stars Wine Spectator - 92 Points
THE FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2007 Chenin Blanc Trophy (IWSC)
Bronze at Decanter New World Wine Awards (UK)
Wine Spectator - 93 Points
Stephen Tanzer International Wine cellar - 91 points
The WINE GANG - 94 points (UK)
Decanters "Ten best varietal wines from South Africa"
Wine Innovation awards – Silver Medal
THE FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2006 Wine Spectator - 93 points John Platter - 5 stars
THE FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2005
Wine Specatator Critic's Choice, rated FMC as one of the top 250 wines in the world Wine Spectator - 92 points
John Platter - 5 stars
The FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2004
Wine Magazine - 5 Stars
Decanter Magazine voted Best Single White Varietal in South Africa
Jancis Robinson rated FMC as "the Most Exciting Chenin in South Africa"
The FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2008
THE FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2007
THE FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2006
THE FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2005
The FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) 2004
Tasting Notes
The pinnacle of what we consider to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal - an icon chenin, a challenge to the world! Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey.
Ageing Potential
Will gain additional complexity with cellaring.
Blend Information
100% Chenin Blanc
Food Suggestions
Enjoy with special friends as an exciting aperitif or with spiced dishes, even mild seafood/shellfish or curries. Great with exotic Eastern spiced foods.
In The Vineyard
Soil: Clovelly soil, bush vines
Yield: 3 tons/ha
Locality: south-south-west
Yield: 3 tons/ha
Locality: south-south-west
About The Harvest
Hand harvested Chenin Blanc - primarily from low yielding, old bush vines (planted in 1974). Harvested at full maturity.
In The Cellar
Natural wild yeast fermentation in new French oak 400 litre barrels. Due to repetitive harvesting some botrytis is always present. Maturation on the lees - total of 12 months in the barrel.
Other Vintages
| The FMC 2016 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC 2015 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC 2014 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC Italian Job White Merlot 2013 | Martin Meinert | Merlot |
| The FMC 2013 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC 2012 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC 2011 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC 2010 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC Premiere Selection Moelleux 2010 | Ken Forrester | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC 2009 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC 2008 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| The FMC 2007 | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
| Ken Forrester The FMC & The Gypsy Twin Pack | Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert | Chenin Blanc |
