Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017 (1.5l)
The distinct ravine in the Stellenbosch Kloof ward allows the opportunity to harness the cooling influences from the False Bay on our south and east-facing slopes. This captures the intense flavour compounds found in the grape skins.
BLEND
100% Chardonnay
ANALYSIS
Alc: 13%
Total Acid: 5.5g/l
pH: 3.46
Residual Sugar: 2.5g/l
APPELLATION
Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.
SOIL
Glenrosa and Hutton
ASPECT
Coolers south- and east-facing sloes, 250 – 310m above sea level.
AGE OF VINES
19 – 33 years old
CLONES: Davis & Burgundian clones
TASTING NOTES
A variety of chardonnay clones were planted on different slopes, harvested at different ripening levels and all of it fermented and matured in French oak barrels. These practices help to achieve natural balance and allow for different textural components which we then blend to achieve finesse and complexity. Bold and graceful with fragrances of lemon biscuit and overripe oranges.
HARVESTING
The grapes were harvested from the 13th of February to the 14th of March 2017 at an average of 22°B.
WINEMAKING & MATURATION
The juice was barrel-fermented in a selection of 228 litre Burgundy-shaped French oak barrels (23% new, 33% second-fill and 24 & 20% third & fourth-fill Nevers and Burgundian oak barrels). The wine was matured “sur lie” in the barrel for 9 months with occasional rolling of the barrels to accentuate the leesy character. 9% tank-fermented Chardonnay was blended with the barrel-wine to ensure well-balanced citrus flavours. Both the tank and barrel-fermented Chardonnay underwent malolactic fermentation
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