Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 5.74 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates February 8-16, 2022
Vine Age over 35 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date January 26, 2023
Production Volume 1,414 bottles
Bottles1,414
Production Details Winter 2021 saw cool temperatures and good strong rains allowing the vines a chance to rest. Growing season was dominated by moderate temperatures, moderate rainfall and winds and a slow ripening period. 2022 harvest was a little later than normal due to cooler weather throughout the season, which persisted through harvest time and expressed itself with grapes of higher acidity. The season produced strong vine growth, good bunch and berry sizes. Hand selected bunches from an excellent vineyard in the Simonsberg/Paarl area. 100% from vines certified by the Old Vine Project – all bush vines over 35 years old. Harvested during the period 8th to 16th February 2022. Berries cooled to 5ºC prior to “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred to barrels for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 100% vinified and matured for 11 months in a mix of new and second fill French oak barrels. All the wine was stirred continually on the fine lees. Bottled 26 January 2023.
Tasting Notes
Nose: kumquat, honeysuckle, quince, citrus flowers
Palate: yellow fruit, fresh ginger, pineapple
Food Pairing spicy squid, lobster thermidor
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Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer