Meerlust Chardonnay 2001

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Giorgio dalla Cia

Main Variety - Chardonnay

Alcohol - 14.0 %vol

pH - 3.4

RS - 1.9 g/l

Total Acid - 6.0 g/l

Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - White

Style - Dry

Body - Full

Tasting Notes

Pale gold colour. The initial aroma is honey and reminiscent of lemons and limes, with hints of creaminess, developing into a buttery and roasted hazelnut bouquet with hints of nougat, marzipan and white chocolate. The wine has a long and pleasant aftertaste of roasted almonds.

Ageing Potential

5 - 8 years.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

Food Suggestions

Grilled fish, white and red meat. Serve at 12 - 14°C.

In The Vineyard

Soil Type: Alluvial soil with clay subsoil.

In The Cellar

100% Barrel fermented in heavy toasted Allier. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine went through malo-lactic fermentation in barrique, and was in contact with the fine lees for 19 months. For the first eight months Batonnage takes place twice a month, thereafter once a month.

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