Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked mid February to beginning March 2018
Vine Age 12 years
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg Tanks, Foudres, French Oak Barrels
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L French oak barrels
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to beginning March 2018 with an average yield of 8 ton per hectare. After whole cluster pressing only the free-run juice was used of which 15% was fermented and matured in concrete egg tanks to give the freshness, vibrancy and lemon lime characteristics to the wine. A further 15% was fermented and matured in Foudres, which aids in creating the texture and softness of the wine. The remainder of the juice was fermented in 300L French oak barrels for 11 months, of which one third was new barrels. This new barrel component ensures the integration of the wine, and is responsible for the length and structure of the final blend. The wine has an ageing potential of 5+ years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
lemon blossom, kiwi fruit, zesty grapefruit, creamy nougat, bright green apple
Food Pairing crispy squid tubes and tentacles, charred lime yoghurt, shaved fennel and a citrus dressing
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Producer Information
Address
Klapmuts – Simondium Road, Simondium, 7670, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 874 1648
Cellarmaster
André Roux & Kayla Oertle-Morse