Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window over 10 years
Region Franschhoek
Elevation 410.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 36 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 4-6, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date January 25, 2022
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details The grapes were whole-bunch pressed and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The aerated must was then racked to barrel for primary fermentation, which lasted more than 40 days, followed by malolactic fermentation, both of which occurred naturally. After spending 12 months on the lees, the wine was racked, blended and underwent a further 8 months' maturation before the only sulphur addition and then bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: yellow grapefruit, wet-stone, Mebos
Palate: Key lime sorbet, stone-fruit, lemon curd, salinity
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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