Lelie van Saron Chardonnay 2021
Description
“…it’ another very promising Chardonnay from this young winemaker, with citrus, hay and aniseed flavours and a drizzle of honey.” 91 points * Tim Atkin “Stylish, elegant & expressive… shows the area’s typical lime minerality, with delicate & grapefruit notes. Extended lees contact adds breadth & texture.” 92 points, 4.5* stars; Platters Wine Guide 2023
Awards
91 pts Tim Atkin
Certifications
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
The fruit comes from a cool climate single vineyard on the Debos farm, at the foothills of the Babylonstoren mountain. The vines grow on Cartref soils – a mixture of decomposed granite, sandstone and quartz. The vineyards are sustainably and dryland farmed. The vines are guyot-trellised and planted in a high-density fashion with 6667 vines per hectare.
Vinification
Fruit is handpicked and pressed in whole bunches. Aided by gentle pump overs, fermentation is spontaneous and completes gradually over two months in concrete tank and old 225 and 300 litre oak barrels. The wine then matures for 12 months in barrel.