Ataraxia Under The Gavel Chardonnay 2021
100% Chardonnay
This forward looking “black” Chardonnay is sourced from a single, organically grown, cool, south-facing vineyard. It revives a centuries-old traditional Burgundian winemaking method now seldom used. Fruit is vigorously, even harshly worked; juice that is so excessively aerated that it turns to an ebony colour at the press; then a thorough, aerated pump-over before settling. Spontaneous fermentation occurred in custom ordered Burgundian barrels, followed by 10 months’ ageing before being bottled.
Tasting Notes: A pure articulation of Ataraxia’s “dirt”, this sublime wine effortlessly balances fruit intensity with mineral acidity. A touch of “grip” on a lingering finish deftly rounds off this stylish wine.
Drink now, and until at least 2030.
Estimate (6 bottles): R4 000 – R5 500
Winemaker: Kevin Grant
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R9 000
- Lowest: R6 667
- Average: R7 400
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 72
- Cases Auctioned: 50
Analysis
- Alc: 13.5 vol%
- RS: 2.9 g/l
- TA: 6.6 g/l
- pH: 3.37