Niepoort Coche Branco

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Coche is without question the most exclusive white wine from Niepoort, but it is also a wine which aims to reach beyond the expression of its vineyards, region and provenance.

After careful sorting in the vineyards, the grapes are transported to the cellar in 25kg boxes in a temperature-controlled truck. During the night, the grapes are pressed gently and the must is left to settle for approximately 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels of 228L and 550L, of which 50% are new oak. Over the 12 months that the wine spends maturing in barrels, the Coche also went through partial malolactic fermentation. 

With a character reminiscent of great Burgundies, Coche is Niepoort’s most sought after white wine. When it comes to its aromatic profile, the aim is to complement the fruitiness with the complexity provided by an ageing period in wood (in lightly toasted, first-fill French barrels from the Francois Freres cooperage). On the nose, this barrel maturation makes itself felt through notes of honey, dried fruit, and brioche which complement the wine’s primary fruity aromas of apricot, citrus fruit, and hints of aromatic herbs. The palate boasts a structure of elegance, moderate alcohol, and deep aromatic complexity. This wine also has a great cellaring potential.