- 100% Chardonnay
- Hand harvested from a parcel planted in deep loam rich soils of Helderberg Mountain
- Grapes were pressed whole bunch and racked to barrel for a cold fermentation
- Fermentation lasted 42 days after which the wine was left to complete malolactic fermentation and left unsulfured until bottling
- Aged twelve months in 30% new 225L French oak barrels and aged a further 6 months
- After spending 12 months on the lees, in barrique, 30% new, the wine was racked, blended, minimal sulphur added and aged a further 6 months in barrel before bottling
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Western Cape
Appellation:
Stellenbosch
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-MLP-01-17 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2019-11-01
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-06-09
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2020-05-31