2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window now upon its release, and it will reward if cellared optimally for 15 to 20 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravelly
Elevation 400.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Harvest Dates March 14-17, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrels 225L
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 22 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date January 24, 2024
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Volume 5100 bottles
Bottles5100
Magnums60
Production Details Once the grapes were whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The aerated must was then racked to barrel for the spontaneous primary and malolactic fermentation processes to complete, which lasted for just over sixty days. After spending a year on its primary lees, the wine was racked and blended before its final maturation. This Chardonnay was then racked, blended and saw an additional ten months maturation in the same casks.
Tasting Notes
perfumed nasturtium, fresh cut lime, fresh, crunchy yellow stone fruit, flinty salinity, textured mouthfeel, lush mouthfeel
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 7.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 10 to 15 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravelly
Elevation 400.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Grapes Picked 14 Mar 2022 to 17 Mar 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrels 225L
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 23 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Second Fill Oak67%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date January 17, 2024
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Volume 4690 bottles
Bottles4690
Production Details Once the grapes were whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The aerated must was then racked to barrel for the spontaneous primary and malolactic fermentation processes to complete, which lasted for just over sixty days. After spending a year on its primary lees, the wine was racked and blended before its final maturation. This Chardonnay was aged for 12 months in 225L tight grain French oak barrels, of which a third were new. It was then racked, blended and followed by an additional eleven months maturation in the same barrels. Producer PDF harvest line states March 14-17, 2021 for this 2022 vintage.
Tasting Notes
crushed lime, yellow grapefruit, tangerine, white pear, salinity
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 10 to 15 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravelly
Elevation 400.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Harvest Dates March 12-17, 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 23 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Second Fill Oak67%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date January 12, 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Volume 4470 bottles
Bottles4470
Magnums80
Production Details Once the grapes were whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The aerated must was then racked to barrel for the spontaneous primary and malolactic fermentation processes to complete, which lasted for just over sixty days. After spending a year on its primary lees, the wine was racked and blended before its final maturation. This Chardonnay was aged for 12 months in 225L tight grain French oak barrels, of which a third were new, followed by an additional eleven months after racking at the end of the first year.
Tasting Notes
yellow grapefruit, crushed lime, flinty, white peach, sun-kissed tangerine, Anjou-pear, salinity
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window over 10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 410.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 36 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 4-6, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date January 25, 2022
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details The grapes were whole-bunch pressed and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The aerated must was then racked to barrel for primary fermentation, which lasted more than 40 days, followed by malolactic fermentation, both of which occurred naturally. After spending 12 months on the lees, the wine was racked, blended and underwent a further 8 months' maturation before the only sulphur addition and then bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: yellow grapefruit, wet-stone, Mebos
Palate: Key lime sorbet, stone-fruit, lemon curd, salinity
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window within the first 3 years after bottling and will reward if cellared properly over 10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Elevation 410.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 36 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 4, 2019, February 6, 2019
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 20 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date October 27, 2020
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details The grapes were whole-bunch pressed and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. The aerated must was then racked to barrel for primary fermentation, which lasted more than 40 days, followed by malolactic fermentation which occurred naturally. After spending 12 months on the lees, the wine was racked, blended and underwent a further 8 months' maturation before the only sulphur addition and then bottling. This wine was aged for 12 months in 225L tight grain French oak barrels, of which 30% was new, followed by a further 8 months' maturation after blending.
Tasting Notes
yellow grapefruit, wet-stone, Mebos [salt-cured dried apricot], Key lime sorbet, just-ripe nectarine, stone-fruit, lemon curd, salinity, oak
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Vineyard Yield 36 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 13, 2018 and February 16, 2018
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 18 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L tight grain French oak barrels
Bottling Date October 30, 2019
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details The cooled grapes are pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. The must is then racked to barrel for fermentation and temperatures are not allowed to exceed 24°C. Fermentation lasted 36 days after which the wine went through malolactic fermentation naturally. After spending 12 months on the lees, the wine was racked, blended, minimal sulphur added and aged a further 6 months in barrel before bottling.
Tasting Notes
yellow stone fruits, cloves, peaches, lemon curd, salinity, integrated oak character, zesty acidity
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window within the first 3 years after bottling and will reward if cellared properly over 10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Loam-rich
Vineyard Yield 36 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 14, 2017, February 18, 2017
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 18 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Bottling Date November 14, 2018
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details The grapes are chilled in our cold room, after which they are pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. The must is then racked to barrel for fermentation and temperatures are not allowed to exceed 24°C. Fermentation lasted 42 days after which the wine went through partial malolactic fermentation. After spending 12 months on the lees, in barrique, 30% new, the wine was racked, blended, minimal sulphur added and aged a further 6 months in barrel before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: nutmeg, cloves, floral
Palate: limes, lemon meringue pie, saline minerality, integrated oak character
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep loam
Vineyard Yield 48 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February 14, 2016
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date October 17, 2017
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Volume 7,800 bottles
Bottles7,800
Magnums250
Production Details The grapes are chilled in our cold room, where after they are pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. Minimal sulphur is added, and no further additions are made. The must is then racked to barrel for fermentation and temperatures are not allowed to exceed 24°C. Fermentation lasted 42 days after which the wine was left to complete malolactic fermentation and left unsulphured until bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: oak notes, fresh passion fruit, lime, flint
Palate: citrus zest, crushed shells
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window within the first 3 years after bottling
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Loam
Vineyard Yield 48 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February 14, 2015
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date May 27, 2016
Sulfites 25.0 ppm
Serving Temperature 10-12°C · 50-54°F
Production Details The grapes are chilled in our cold room, where after they are pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight. 25ppm SO2 is added, and no further additions are made. The must is then racked to barrel for fermentation and temperatures are not allowed to exceed 24°C. Fermentation lasted 42 days after which the wine was left to complete malolactic fermentation and left unsulphured until bottling.
Tasting Notes
citrus blossom, flint, salinity, citrus zest, crushed shells, textured, vibrant, long finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
The Wine Studio, Leeu Estates, Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 492 2224
Email
Owner
Mullineux &
Leeu Family Wines
Leeu Family Wines