Jardin Range
2008 Chardonnay
Description
Spectacular panoramic views of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, cool hillside vineyards planted to classic varieties, and a modern family-run winery have combined to produce distinctive wines displaying the ripe concentrated fruity accessibility of the New World, with the complex elegance of classic wine.
Jordan Wines are sold under the JARDIN label in North America.
Variety
100% Chardonnay
Vineyards
Harvested from mature vineyards (9-23 years old) planted to selected Davis and Burgundian clones. The vineyards are situated on cooler south and east-facing slopes (250-310m above sea level). Vertical hedge trellising and low yields ensure a complex concentration of flavours. The vineyards are unirrigated.
Harvest Date
The grapes were harvested between 18th February and 13th March 2008 at 22.2 – 24.5˚B.
Winemaking
The juice was barrel-fermented in a selection of 228 litre Burgundy-shaped French oak barrels (50% new and 50% second-fill Nevers and Burgundian oak barrels from selected French cooperages). The wine was matured “sur lie” in the barrel for 9 months with occasional rolling of the barrels to accentuate the leesy character. 11% tank-fermented Chardonnay was blended with the barrel-fermented wine to ensure well-balanced citrus flavours. Both the tank and barrel-fermented Chardonnay underwent malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
A powerful expression of Chardonnay, brimming with fruit flavour and elegance. A buttery toastiness from the oak rounds off the complex hazelnut and citrus flavours
Analysis
Alc: 14.0% TA: 5.6 g/l pH: 3.4 RS: 2.0g/l