Ataraxia Under The Gavel Chardonnay 2020
100% Chardonnay
Sourced from a single (now fully organically grown), cool, south-facing vineyard, this vin de terroir is made in an old, now seldom used, traditional “black” method – fruit that is vigorously, even harshly, worked; juice that is so excessively aerated that it turns a deep ebony colour at the press, followed by a thorough juice pump-over before settling. Spontaneous fermentation occurred in custom-ordered Burgundian barrels and the wine then aged for a further 10 months before being bottled.
Tasting Notes: A pure expression of our “dirt”, this supple wine effortlessly balances fruit intensity with mineral acidity. A touch of “grip” on a lingering finish deftly closes the circle of this stylish wine.
Drink now until at least 2030.
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Winemaker: Kevin Grant
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 7 500.00
- Lowest: R 5 333.00
- Average: R 6 333.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 84
- Cases Auctioned 30
Analysis
- Alc: 13.30 vol%
- RS: 3.20 g/l
- TA: 7.00 g/l
- pH: 3.42
