Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Franschhoek
Grapes Picked end of February and beginning of March 2022
Vine Age 12 years
Fermentation Vessels Primary Fermentation Vessels, 300 Litre French Oak Barrels, 2500 Litre French Oak Foudres
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Details 25% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak19%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300 litre French oak barrels, 2500 litre French oak foudres
Production Details Only free-run juice from gentle, whole bunch pressing was used for this wine. Eleven months of maturation occurred in the primary fermentation vessels; 33% first, 25% second and 19% third fill 300 litre French oak barrels, the remainder in 2500 litre French oak foudres.
Tasting Notes
Nose: grapefruit, lemon rind, vanilla, cinnamon spice
Palate: toasted hazelnut nougat, yellow fleshed fruits, persistent acidity, intricate minerality
Food Pairing trout ceviche containing segments of grapefruit, grilled nectarine, crushed avocado, hints of shaved fennel
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Producer Information
Address
Klapmuts – Simondium Road, Simondium, 7670, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 874 1648
Email
Cellarmaster
André Roux & Kayla Oertle-Morse