Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $24.03Original ZAR 395.00≈ €21.39 · £18.07 | www.baccoestate.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.56 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Paarl
Soil Sandy topsoil, Hard red clay subsoil, Koffieklip deposits, Scattered quartz
Grapes Picked January 19, 2024
Vine Age planted 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak8%
Third Fill Oak15%
Production Details Grapes were kept in the cold room overnight, then crushed and de-stemmed directly into the press. The free-run juice was pumped into a stainless steel tank to settle overnight. The press juice was collected and pumped into a separate tank to settle overnight. Once settled, the juice was racked into barrels for alcoholic fermentation, keeping free-run and press fractions separate. Fermentation lasted approximately 14 days. The wine then underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel. Battonage was done twice a week for 3 weeks to create a full, textured mouthfeel. Finally, the wine spent 10 months in oak before release. A combination of 30% new, 8% second-fill, 15% third-fill, and 47% neutral barrels was used.
Tasting Notes
pineapple, buttery pastry, honeysuckle, Golden Delicious apple, poached pear, candied lemon, almond, mineral
Food Pairing porchetta, braised fennel, herb-crusted fish, mature cheeses, cured meats, seafood risotto
Critics Ratings The Wine Wizard: 91 points
The Wine Wizard91 points
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.43 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 5.66 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Paarl
Soil Sandy topsoil, Hard red clay subsoil, Ferrecrete (koffieklip) deposits, Scattered quartz
Vine Age planted 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Tank, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hand Picked, Bunched Sorted, Destemmed, Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Production Details The grapes were hand picked and bunched sorted, then destemmed and pressed. The free-run juice was kept separate from the hard press fraction. The free-run juice was transferred to stainless steel tanks where it was gently mixed before being racked to barrels where it underwent alcoholic fermentation. The hard press fraction was fermented separately. The wine fermented naturally for the first 2/3 of the process, after which it was inoculated with a commercial yeast strain to ensure complete fermentation. The entire batch consisted of 5 barrels in total, 2 x 225 L new French oak barrels, and 3 x 300 L neutral French oak barrels. Fermentation and maturation took place over a 12-month period. All barrels were combined, stabilised and then bottled. The wine spent a total of 12 months in oak.
Food Pairing roasted butternut risotto with crispy sage, seafood paella, parmesan cheese, cured meats
Producer Information
Website
Address
Simonsvlei Rd, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 63 296 2147
Email
Owner
Nathan Jankelowitz