South Africa, Stellenbosch
Chardonnay
Description
Rustenberg is a well know producer of high quality Chardonnays and the Stellenbosch Chardonnay embodies our house style. A traditionally made, barrel fermented Chardonnay, the Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay is a combination of complexing factors from the vineyard, wild yeast and careful barrel age, aiming for balance and expression in each vintage.
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
2.0 g/l residual sugar
5.0 g/l acidity
3.4 pH
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite
Viticulture
VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioned), 2 Node Spur Pruned. Minimal Drip Irrigation
Vinification
The grapes were hand picked in January. Once back at the winery, they were whole bunch pressed before fermentation in 300L oak barrels using wild yeasts. The wine was aged on its lees for 8 months in 25% new French oak barrels, with the remainder 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill.
Aromas
Wood: moderate
Taste
Body: full
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 6002251000826
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 26002251000127
