Summary
| Producer | Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Body | Medium |
| Style | Full oakey whites |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Colour | Attractive, light yellow hue with a greenish tint |
| Maturation | Matured for 11 months in 228 liter French oak barrels. |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Coastal |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Yvonne Lester |
|---|---|
| Winemakers Approach | The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to end of March 2009 with an average yield of 7 ton per hectare. |
| The Vintage | Hand-picked from mid February to end of March 2009 with an average yield of 7 ton per hectare. |
| The Vineyard | After whole cluster pressing only the free-run juice was used. 80% fermented and matured in French oak barrels. 20% fermented in stainless steel tanks and blended back as a fresh component. One-third was matured in new barrels and the remainder in second fill barrels. |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Residual Sugar | 2.8 g/l |
| Acidity | 6.7 g/l |
| pH | 3.34 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Attractive, light yellow hue with a greenish tint |
| Bouquet | Fresh aromas of citrus and lime. |
| Palate | Elegant and inviting with fresh lime aromas and undertones of Granny Smith apples, complemented by pineapple flavours and flinty nuances on the palate. |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage | Ageing potential of 5 years from vintage. |
| Cellar Life from Vintage | 5 years |
| Serving Temperature | 16 |
| Food Pairings | Recommended with langoustine or seafood salad |
