- 100% Chardonnay
- Sourced from a parcel planted on the Helderberg Mountain, which has a maritime influence
- Deep loam-rich soils
- Hand harvested
- Grapes were pressed whole bunch and racked to barrel for a cold fermentation
- Fermentation 36 days after which the wine was left to complete malolactic fermentation and left unsulfured until bottling
- Aged for 12 months in 225L tight grain French oak barrels, 30% new, followed by a further 6 months in 2nd and 3rd fill barriques
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Stellenbosch
Appellation:
Stellenbosch
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-MLP-01-18 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
96
Date
2021-01-01
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2021-02-18
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2022-06-09