Rhebokskloof Estate Chardonnay 2010

A medium-bodied wine with lots of citrus flavours and underlying buttered toast character from delicate French oak. Enough freshness to accompany a wide range of light dishes, such as salads and pasta.


variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Rolanie Lotz
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.57 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.57  ta : 6 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Origin: Rhebokskloof Estate Paarl
Soil type: Decomposed granite
Age: Vineyard planted in 1990
Slope: West / Northwest facing slopes

about the harvest: Harvesting date: February 2010
Tons / Ha: 6 tons per hectare

in the cellar : Fermentation: 80% Fermentation in oak barrels 20% Fermentation in stainless steel tanks 60% of blend went through MLF Wine was kept on lees and stirred regularly.

Oaking: 228L Burgundy French oak barrels 40% new oak used.
Aging: 80% barrel aging for 11 months 20% tank aging for 11 months.

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