2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 2.34 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Cape South Coast, South Africa
Region Cape South Coast
Fermentation Vessels 225 L French barriques and concrete tank
Pressing Method Healthy Whole Clusters Were Whole-Bunch Pressed After Handpicking, Refrigerated Transport And Cellar Triage.
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak; new and older barriques
Barrel Size 225
Closure Screwcap/Stelvin
Production Details Handpicked into small lug boxes, transported by refrigerated truck to Franschhoek, triaged, whole-bunch pressed, naturally settled in tank for two days, then racked to French barriques and concrete for spontaneous fermentation; light bâtonnage was performed during 12 months of élevage.
Tasting Notes Pale straw; fresh lime, apple blossom, honeydew melon, lemongrass and chalk; quince, green apple and preserved lemon; smooth, creamy, medium-bodied and textured, with integrated oak, grapefruit and lemon verbena on the finish.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 3320
Owner
Marc Kent
Cellarmaster
Gottfried Mocke (Winemaker)