Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Franschhoek
Vineyard Yield 36 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 13, 2018 and February 16, 2018
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 18 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L tight grain French oak barrels
Bottling Date October 30, 2019
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details The cooled grapes are pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. The must is then racked to barrel for fermentation and temperatures are not allowed to exceed 24°C. Fermentation lasted 36 days after which the wine went through malolactic fermentation naturally. After spending 12 months on the lees, the wine was racked, blended, minimal sulphur added and aged a further 6 months in barrel before bottling.
Tasting Notes
yellow stone fruits, cloves, peaches, lemon curd, salinity, integrated oak character, zesty acidity
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Producer Information
Website
Address
The Wine Studio, Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 492 2224
Email
Owner
Mullineux &
Leeu Family Wines
Leeu Family Wines