Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Chardonnay 2005

2007 Decanter World Wine Awards – Commended
Chardonnay du Monde 2007 - Silver
Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Silver Medal
A full bodied Chardonnay with distinct citrus flavours and a mellowed butterscotch richness. A well balanced wine with defined complexity and generous length.

Peking duck, Salmon trout sautéd in butter with dill sauce.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Boela Gerber
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.85 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.41  ta : 6.5 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards – Commended
Chardonnay du Monde 2007 - Silver
Michelangelo Awards 2006 - Silver Medal

ageing : Ready for immediate consumption, but will be at its best within 2 years.

in the vineyard : Climate: Mediterranean - Wonderful cool breezes coming from the Atlantic Ocean. With an average rainfall of 1100mm per annum.
Soil: Cartef, Longlands and Hutton

about the harvest: Grapes were picked at 23° Balling.

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