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Meerlust Chardonnay 2007/2008

TASTING NOTES
Very youthful, vivid and with a brilliant bright platinum colour and pronounced green hue. Complex nose with citrus fruit, green apple & cream flavours, the nose becomes creamy & nutty with delicious bouquet of marzipan, halva & oatmeal. On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but still balanced by crispy acidity. There is ripe tropical fruit & creaminess balanced by a pure minerality typical of the variety. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the vintage.

SOIL TYPE
Sourced from 2 vineyards on the Estate planted in 1991 (15 years old in year of vintage) situated on alluvial Dundee soils. Crop thinning at pruning and at verasion. 5 seperate picking stages at optimum ripeness.

VINIFICATION
Picked by hand, partial whole bunch pressing and immediate transfer of free run to 300 liter French Oak Hogsheads. 60% new barrels, 40% second fill. Fermentation in oak, partial un-innoculated fermentation. Partial malo-lactic fermentation. Maturation in oak for 12 months with occasional lees stirring before bottling.

AGEING POTENTIAL
Up to 6 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.

IDEALLY SERVED AT
12° - 14° C

COMPLEMENTS
Grilled fish, white and red meat.

 

 

KEY ATTRIBUTES
VINTAGE: 2007 TYPE: White
WHITE GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay WINERY: Niepoort
ALCOHOL: 13.0% COUNTRY: Rep. South Africa
SIZE: 75 cl WINE360 RATING: 2 - good
REGION: Stellenbosch (ZA)
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