Hartenberg Estate The Eleanor Chardonnay 2021

Ripe stone fruits of golden peaches and apricots intermingled with lemon zest and minerality on the nose. The palate displays structured acidity, notes of apples and prominent lemon and lime with hints of walnut. A long and lingering finish.

Oysters, Scallops and Chardonnay risotto with a basil cream sauce, Cape line-fish, Cheeses.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Carl Schultz
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 1.7 g/l  pH : 3.32  ta : 6.8 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2024 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 94 Points
2023 James Suckling - 93 Points and Top 100 Wines of South Africa
2023 Platter’s SA Wine Guide - 4.5 Stars
  

ageing : Up to 15 years from vintage

The Eleanor Chardonnay honours the matriarch of the Finlayson family who, with her husband Maurice, owned Hartenberg Estate (then "Montagne") from 1948 to 1977. Strong and resolute in character, yet always sophisticated and poised, who better personifies our super-premium Chardonnay?

in the vineyard : This limited volume wine originates from one vineyard parcel.

in the cellar : Barrel ageing 10 months in 225L French oak barriques, 30% new
Maturation Up to 15 years from vintage

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