Bellevue Houd-den-Beck Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay 2001

Clean fresh fruity nose with hint of vanilla, melon, figs, elderflower, and citrussy flavours on nose follows through on palate. Well balanced wine, hint of wood complements fruity flavours.


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 50% Sauvignon Blanc 50% Chardonnay ]
winery : Bellevue Estate
winemaker : Dirkie Morkel & Francois van der Merwe
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.1 % vol  rs : 2.9 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 5.1 g/l  va : 0.47 g/l  so2 : 99 mg/l  fso2 : 42 mg/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Climate: A very good vintage. Dry, mild winter followed by cool conditions in November and December delivered berries with intense flavours.
Soil: Sauvignon Blanc - Glenrosa
Chardonnay - Westleigh
Trellising: 5 Wire Extended Perold
Age of vines: Sauvignon Blanc - 3 Years old
Chardonnay - 5 Years old

about the harvest: The grapes were picked early in the morning. Dry ice and Sulphur were applied in the vineyard during harvesting.
Yield: 10 tons per hectare

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