Burgundian in Frankschoek. 12 year old vines on decomposed sandstone and gravel with less direct sunlight. Medium acid, lean and clean. 100% malo in barrel for one year (made of piano oak, lightly toasted) after being transferred from stainless steel tanks. New French oak after malo. White flowers, acacia, yellow flowers too, lemon zest, lemon oil, slightly honey notes, crushed dame stone, saline, minerality. Little oak perception except on the palate. Medium plus body, medium minus finish/length. Some white tannins from oak treatment coat the mouth. 13.9% abv.
Burgundian in Frankschoek. 12 year old vines on decomposed sandstone and gravel with less direct sunlight. Medium acid, lean and clean. 100% malo in barrel for one year (made of piano oak, lightly toasted) after being transferred from stainless steel tanks. New French oak after malo. White flowers, acacia, yellow flowers too, lemon zest, lemon oil, slightly honey notes, crushed dame stone, saline, minerality. Little oak perception except on the palate. Medium plus body, medium minus finish/length. Some white tannins from oak treatment coat the mouth. 13.9% abv.
Jan 16th, 2020
A lovely and almost discrete Chardonnay. Made by Chassagne-Montrachet producer Philippe Colin, it is surprisingly reticent and very well balanced. Lemon, green apple and nectarine on the nose it has very well balanced acidity in the mouth with just a hint of oak to give it depth. A lovely wine.
A lovely and almost discrete Chardonnay. Made by Chassagne-Montrachet producer Philippe Colin, it is surprisingly reticent and very well balanced. Lemon, green apple and nectarine on the nose it has very well balanced acidity in the mouth with just a hint of oak to give it depth. A lovely wine.
Dec 1st, 2019
Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
