Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Volume 50,400 bottles
Bottles50,400
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 lightly crushed and gently pressed. The juice was transferred to two stainless steel fermenters where it underwent spontaneous fermentation (wild ferment from indigenous yeasts). The two tanks ran at different temperatures: one at 13 degrees and the other at 16 degrees. The wine was not allowed to go through malolactic fermentation and was left on the lees until bottling took place.
Tasting Notes
blossom, citrus peel, limestone, fruit complexity
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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