Jenkyn Place Brut 2014
United Kingdom, Hampshire
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot MeunierDescription
Though this wine is ‘fresh, fragrant and delicate’, it has a ‘core’ which would be the envy of every Pilates/Yoga aficionado in the world. It is lively, has real vibrance, and it is fine-boned, elegant and precise. The 2014 is made of 60% Chardonnay (62% in 2013), with 25% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, so it shares many family characteristics of its 2013 sibling. Having aged for many years in bottle, this is fantastic to drink now, with crisp acidity and compelling Chardonnay dynamism on the palate.
Certifications
Harvest was 19th - 27th October 2013. Chardonnay and Pinot grapes pressed separately after picking at optimum ripeness. Transported immediately to the winery for slow, gentle pressing to extract the best juice. Transfer to stainless steel for temperature-controlled fermentation at 17C. Allowed to rest on its lees until malolactic completed, the wine was given a gentle filtration once cold stable, and bottled in July 2014. A total of 3 years on lees.
Alcohol
12.0%
Analytical data
brut
8.0 g/l residual sugar
8.0 g/l acidity
3.01 pH
Vineyard
Jenkyn Place Vineyard
Soil Type
South facing, 100m above sea level in the North Downs. Soil is green sand over marlstone with chalk
Viticulture
13, 10, and 7 year old vines Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Double guyot 3064 vines per hectare
Aromas
Wood: none
Taste
Body: moderate
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 5060324320111
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
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