Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Elgin
Soil Decomposed bokkeveld shale with underlying clay layers of varying depths
Elevation 280.0 meters
Orientation East, Southeast Facing And South-Southwest Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates 6 Feb 2019 to 8 Mar 2019
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone 76, 95, 175, 270, 548, 1066
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrels
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak36%
Third Fill Oak44%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were whole bunch pressed, settled naturally overnight without settling agents before the juice was transferred to French oak barrels for fermentation (20% new, 36% 2nd fill and the rest 3rd and 4th fill). To retain freshness in the Chardonnay occasional lees stirring was done, the wine remained on the lees for a total of nine months without any sulphur addition. After tasting and blending trials, the wine was assembled from the best barrels, stabilised, and prepared for bottling. Harvesting started on the 6th of February and finished the 8th of March. Picking took place in the early hours of the morning and stored in cold storage overnight to ensure optimal quality.
Producer Information
Website
Address
N2, Kromco Turn off, De Rust Estate, Grabouw, 7160, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 844 0605
Email
Owner
Paul Clüver (Managing Director), Clüver Family
Cellarmaster
Andries Burger