Edgebaston Chardonnay ‘Tete du Ciel’ 2009
This wine is made from grapes grown on the Clos du Ciel property. It is an example of a site specific wine from a relatively old and low yielding vineyard dedicated to a single variety which makes it interesting. One of a planting selection of 7 clones of Chardonnay, this barrel of juice was fermented with a relatively high percentage of solids to accentuate the flavours of the site. Spontaneous fermentation started in a concrete egg and was followed after 3 months maturation by a further 12 months in a new D&J barrel before fining in barrel and bottled unfiltered. Tasting note: Very taught, mineral, lime and clean, white flower flavours lead to the palate where a fresh, crisp acidity is backed by the oak. Extremely youthful and made to age for a number of years. Drinking at its optimum in 2015.
Winemaker: David Finlayson
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 1 900.00
- Lowest: R 1 100.00
- Average: R 1 385.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 56
- Cases Auctioned 40
Analysis
- Alc: 13.03 vol%
- RS: 3.30 g/l
- TA: 6.70 g/l
- pH: 3.39
