Bouchard Finlayson Chardonnay Sans Barrique 2004

Wine Style Asia Awards 2005 - Bronze,br>The name â€œSans Barriqueâ€, translated from French, literally means â€œwithout barrelâ€! The profile is complex and fruity, with creamy pear, tangerine, melon and banana flavours. Big and bold, it holds its focus with a long, lingering finish.

Delicious with oysters, shellfish and pasta dishes!

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard

winemaker : Peter Finlayson

wine of origin : Walker Bay

analysis : alc : 14.8 % vol rs : 1.4 g/l pH : 3.56 ta : 5.8 g/l so2 : 92 mg/l fso2 : 45 mg/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Wine Style Asia Awards 2005 - Bronze

ageing : Will mature for 3-4 years, though eminently pleasing as a young wine.

in the vineyard : This unwooded wine is made from the same grapes as the Crocodileâ€™s Lair/ â€œKaaimansgatâ€ Chardonnay. For most producers Chardonnay is one of the first grape varieties picked each year but in this case, because of its location, we were able to harvest after all our domaine grapes were in the cellar. The vineyards where the grapes are sourced rest at 700 meters above sea level and have reduced sunshine owing to the blind mountain valley just outside Villiersdorp. It arguably offers some of the latest ripening fruit in the Cape.

in the cellar : This wine was allowed to age on the primary lees for four months in a large stainless steel tank. It is crafted in a clean crisp style, unhindered by the taste of oak.

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