Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.11%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Barrel Size 500L
Oak Toast Level Blond
Production Volume 23,500 bottles
Bottles23,500
Production Details Winter was late, but cold enough to break dormancy. Low rainfall hence low soil moisture levels which lead to stress later in the season. Ideal spring which lead to good even bud burst. Warm weather especially from end October to end January. This lead to restricted growth, smaller berries and lower bunch mass. The harvest was a week earlier. The harvest was smaller than previous years. The grapes were whole bunch pressed. The juice was transferred to new and second fill 500L blond toasted barrels after a brief settling. It was naturally fermented and then left for 11 months on its lees. Total time in barrel was 11 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: quince, citrus peel, lime, butterscotch, pear drop
Palate: lush, poise, balance, vibrant citrus, mineral
Critics Ratings Platters Guide, 2018: 4.5 Stars
Platters Guide, 20184.5 Stars
Tim Atkin MW, 201795/100
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Glenelly Estate, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (21) 809 6440
Email
Owner
May-Eliane de Lencquesaing