Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6.23 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale over clay
Elevation 300.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed, 600 Liters Per Ton
Malolactic Fermentation 20%
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L, 300L, 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Three of the coolest Chardonnay vineyards sourced. Cold settled 48 hours before fermentation. Matured 11 months in older Burgundian barrels (225L, 300L, 500L) with 5% new French oak. Partial malolactic fermentation (20%) retains original fruitiness and fresh acidity.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus, brioche, honey, walnut
Palate: citrus, soft fruit, minerality, crisp acidity
Food Pairing warm curries, smoked salmon
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 93
James Suckling93
Tim Atkin93
▸ Sources (3)
Official producer technical sheet - 2021 Lismore Chardonnay, Kysela Pere et Fils distribution (local reference)
Producer Information
Website
Address
R406, Lismore Road, Greyton, 7233, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 254 9848
Email
Owner
Samantha O'Keefe
Cellarmaster
Samantha O'Keefe