Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 10-15 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Tafelberg sandstone
Elevation 170.0 meters
Orientation South
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Malolactic Fermentation 10%
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Serving Temperature 12-14°C · 54-57°F
Production Details The Chardonnay 2014 is an extraordinary blend of four different clones (CY95, CY96, CY277 and CY548). Different trellising methods were used, including VSP, bush vines and Guyot. Every block is approached differently as to ensure optimal flavours. The grapes were handpicked in three stages ranging from 19.5°B to 23°B. The first batch provided the desired freshness and acidity, while the other two lots brought citrus fruit, structure and creaminess to the wine. The grapes were cooled down to 1°C for one day before it was whole-bunch pressed. Only 10% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was aged for 12 months in 15% new 500L French oak barrels custom-made by Frenchman Bruno Lorenzon with the balance in 2nd and 3rd fill.
Tasting Notes
minerality, crisp, ripe pears, honeysuckle, orange peel, apples, honey, creamy, fruity
Food Pairing grilled salmon, roasted fowl, creamy curries
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 92
Tim Atkin MW92
Robert Parker94
Wine Enthusiast90
Christian Eedes94
Platter Guide 20154.5 stars
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R44, Raithby, 7601, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 855 14 22
Email
Owner
Saager family
Cellarmaster
Aldert Nieuwoudt