LE ROUX EN FOURIE CHARDONNAY 2012
VITICULTURE
This vine has a yield of 50 hl/ha, planted on clay soil with limestone deposits. The vineyard is situated at the foot of the majestic Langeberg Mountains resides Le Roux & Fourie Vignerons on Buitenstekloof farm.
WINE MAKING
These grapes are handpicking and sorted. No barrel aging – unwooded. Fermentation takes place for 14 days at 23⁰C. Yeast used – Zymaflore
WINE ANALYSIS
Residual Sugar 2.0 g/l pH 3.3 Alcohol 13.5 % Total Acid 5.3 g/l Free SO2 39 mg/l
TASTING NOTE
This unwooded boutique style 2012 Chardonnay is uncluttered and delightfully fresh with a nose of red skin apple, white peach, white guava, and asparagus. Wine can be stored for up to 6 years.
FOOD PAIRING
The subtropical flavors of ripe peach, apricot, guava pairs well with soup, chicken dishes, cheese and olives.
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