Name: PAUL CLUVER ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2021
SKU: 00104
Availability: InStock

Description

Tangerine, brioche, vanilla , toast, winter citrus, the list could go on and on and on. 9 months in new French oak. Yum yum yum.

GRAPE	Chardonnay	CLOSURE	Screw cap
REGION	Elgin	VEGETARIAN	Yes
VINTAGE	2021	VEGAN	Yes
ABV	12.5%	ORGANIC	No

DRY |________*________|________|________| SWEET

LIGHT |________|________*________|________| FULL BODIED

NO OAK |________|________|________*________| OAKY

Additional information

Paul Cluver Estate

The Cluver family bought the De Rust farm in 1896 to provide summer grazing for their livestock. In the mid 1900s it became a renowned apple-producing area and was subsequently identified as an ideal cool climate wine region. This in turn led to the establishment of the Paul Cluver wine estate, the first winery in Elgin, founded in 1986. Recognised as pioneers of wine in the area, the focus is on producing elegant wines that are expressive of the terroir.
The wine business forms part of a 2000+ hectare holistic farming business called ‘De Rust Estate’, which includes the vineyards and cellar, apple and pear orchards, a Hereford stud and eco-tourism activities, including amphitheatre concerts on the farm. Forming part of the UNESCO world heritage site, the Kogelberg Biosphere, half of the estate has been set aside for conservation into perpetuity.

Production

Vintage conditions
Weather conditions leading to the 2018 harvest were dry but not warm. The first Chardonnay
was harvested on 16th February and the last on 8th March. The very cool night temperatures experienced in Elgin helped the grapes retain freshness.

Vinification details
This wine was made from a 100% non-inoculated fermentation in a selection of French oak barrels (33% new, the rest 2nd; 3rd and 4th fill). Lees stirring was done and the wine remained on the lees for a total of nine months. Only 38% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation, all without inoculation, further ensuring freshness and acidity. After tasting and blending trials, the wine was assembled, stabilised and prepared for bottling.