Description
The Estate Reserve Chardonnay displays a wonderful bright crisp colour, with vibrant citrus, lime zest and hints of butterscotch on the nose. The palate is lush and the creamy texture is underpinned with beautiful mineral notes of toasted almond and vanilla. Sip, savour, and celebrate!
- Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay, 750ml
- Displays a bright crisp colour, medium-bodied
- The grapes are whole bunch pressed
- Naturally fermented at various temperatures and left for 10 months on its lees
- Complex quince, citrus peel, lime and butterscotch caramel with hints of pear drop
- Lush, with poise and balance, vibrant citrus and mineral flavours lead the way to a long round textured finish
- Pairs well with veal, chicken, lobster and crab
About Glenelly
Since 1682, Glenelly Estate has woven a rich tapestry of history, with roots dating back to the French Huguenot settlers. In 2003, May de Lencquesaing, the esteemed owner of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, breathed new life into this estate, transforming it into a thriving winery. Today, Glenelly embodies a timeless legacy of wine excellence
Specifications
- Dimensions: 29.4cm H x 7.7cm D
- Weight: 1.3kg
- Capacity: 750ml
- Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay
- Serving temp: 7°C
- Cellaring potential: 2030
- Origin: Stellenbosch
- Appellation: Simonsberg
- Alcohol: 12 % Vol
- Total acidity: 5.81g/L
- pH: 3.29
- Residual Sugar: 1.49g/L
- Production: 4,705 cases or 28,235 bottles
- Accolades:
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023, 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Report 2022, 92 points 2021 vintage
- Tim Atkin Report 2023, 92 Points 2022 vintage
- Jancis Robinson, 15.5 points
Features
- Accolades: Tim Atkin Report 90 to 100 points, Platters Wine Guide 4 Stars or higher
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