Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2023
R465,00
Elegant with layered nuances of vanilla, peaches and honeycomb. A hint of minerality adds to lingering finish.
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Specifications
In the cellar
Extensive bunch sorting of the grapes formed part of the quality management process. The grapes were whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented for 14 days. Maturation took place in 225 litre 40% new French barrels for 10 months. No batonage or malolactic fermentation took place, in order to retain freshness.
In the vineyard
An uncharacteristically cold and wet start to the growing season ensured good dormancy in the vines, while an early and warm January brought the ripening period forward. Reds delivered dark colour and impressive structure quite early in the harvest, balanced by higher-than average acidity. Overall, a promising vintage.
From Delaire Graff Estate mountain vineyards, the grapes were handpicked in the early hours over various ripening periods. Picking criteria was based on flavour to ensure optimal sugar concentration and balance of acidity.
Cultivar
100% Chardonnay
