What score does The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc receive?

The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc by Bellingham receives an aggregate community score of 68.7/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc taste like?

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

How much does The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc cost?

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

What food pairs well with The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc?

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

Key Facts

Producer: Bellingham
Region: Franschhoek
Country: South Africa
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Type: White
Alcohol: 14.0%

White

The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc

Item: The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc
Rating: 68.7
Author: 50 Best Wines

Bellingham · Franschhoek, South Africa

The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc by Bellingham is a good white from Franschhoek, South Africa, made from Chenin Blanc, rated 3.77/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 68.7/100, it represents Franschhoek's white winemaking tradition.

68.7

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)3.77/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 68.7/100 based on 313 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 68.7 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.