Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now upon its release, and it will reward if cellared optimally for 15 to 20 years
Region Franschhoek
Elevation 400.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Harvest Dates March 14-17, 2023
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 22 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date January 24, 2024
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details Once the grapes were whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The aerated must was then racked to barrel for the spontaneous primary and malolactic fermentation processes to complete, which lasted for just over sixty days. After spending a year on its primary lees, the wine was racked and blended before its final maturation. This Chardonnay was then racked, blended and saw an additional ten months maturation in the same casks.
Tasting Notes
perfumed nasturtium, fresh cut lime, fresh, crunchy yellow stone fruit, flinty salinity, textured mouthfeel, lush mouthfeel
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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