Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.49 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5.81 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Barrel Size 500L
Oak Toast Level Blond
Production Volume 48,225 bottles
Bottles48,225
Production Details Post 2020 harvest was dry and hot, leading to early leaf fall and poor establishment of carbohydrate reserves. Rain came later than anticipated, at the end of May, delaying cover crop establishment. Winter was very wet, although not cold, but cold enough for dormancy. Bud break occurred 14 days late due to cold wet soils and climate fluctuation. Moderate weather later on led to ideal flowering and fruit set, and big, lush canopies developed from moist soils. Veraison and ripening were also delayed by 14 days and took longer to finish due to moderate conditions. 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 at various temperatures and left for 10 months on its lees. Total time in barrel was 11 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: quince, citrus peel, lime, butterscotch caramel, pear drop
Palate: lush, poise, balance, sharp citrus, vibrant citrus, mineral
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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