Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.93%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 7.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Chardonnay56%
Pinot Noir43%
Pinot Meunier1%
Drinking Window 4 to 6 years
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 14 months
Oak Types French
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 6-8°C · 43-46°F
Production Details The 2024 season was remembered for significant rainfall at the start, but little to no rainfall from the end of September to mid-February. Coupled with warm summer temperatures, these conditions accelerated the ripening of early cultivars, which resulted in lighter yields for those cultivars and, in certain cases, reduced availability of irrigation water. However, the dry conditions produced grapes of excellent quality. All grapes are carefully handpicked and placed into bins. These whole bunches are gently pressed in pneumatic presses, extracting the purest juices known as the cuvee. Following an overnight settling period, the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at approximately 15-17 C using specially selected yeast strains. To enhance the wine's complexity, a portion of the Chardonnay is fermented in older French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is intentionally avoided to preserve the wine's freshness. Expert blending precedes bottling. After the second fermentation in the bottle, the wine is aged on the lees for at least 14 months before disgorgement.
Tasting Notes
Nose: orange peel, zesty citrus, green apple, floral
Palate: white pear, fine mousse, balanced freshness
Food Pairing oysters, sushi, smoked salmon, goat cheese canapes, seafood risotto, light poultry, lemon desserts
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Kromme Rhee Road, Stellenbosch District, Koelenhof, 7605
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4940
Email
Owner
Malan Family (3rd generation)