Grand Vin De Glenelly
Chardonnay 2011
The grand vin chardonnay displays a wonderful slightly straw colour. The nose displays vibrant citrus, lime zest, hints of apple with underlying minerality and vanilla butterscotch. The palate has a fantastic balance, minerality and fruit expression with richness coming through.
Weather Conditions - Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
- Cool Winter ensured a good bud burst, it was 9 days early.
- Cool conditions during berry set lead to loose bunches.
- Berry size was smaller than other years.
- December was characterized by a warm and dry climate.
- Good analyses was achieved especially PH.
- Good wine quality.
Winemaking
The grapes were whole bunch pressing. The juice was transferred to new 500L barrels after a brief settling . It was naturally fermented and then left for 7 months on it lees , total time in barrel was 10 months.
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Production
6000 bottles
Analysis
Alchohol:13.5% Vol.
Total Acidity: 5,9 g/L
pH: 3,57
Residual Sugar: 2,5 g/L
Total Acidity: 5,9 g/L
pH: 3,57
Residual Sugar: 2,5 g/L