Jordan
2009 Jordan Chenin Blanc
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.
Variety
100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyards
The grapes were harvested from 22 - 27 year old, cool south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.
Harvest Date
Harvested between 4th – 12th March 2009.
Winemaking
After gentle pressing followed by cold-settling for 2 days, the juice was barrel- fermented in 228l second-fill Burgundy-shaped barrels, and matured “sur-lie” in the barrel for 8 months with occasional “batonage” to add richness to the palate. To accentuate the fresh citrus flavour, 62 % tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was blended with the barrel portion. The wine was bottled on 10th December 2009.
Tasting Notes
French oak adds style and class to this magical grape. A contemporary and deliciously mouth-filling experience of citrus cream, tropical fruit and honey interlaced with a spicy complexity.
Analysis
Alc: 14.5% TA: 5.7g/l pH: 3.43 RS: 3.7g/l