DeMorgenzon Reserve Chardonnay 2020
£32.95 incl. VAT
5 in stock
DeMorgenzon Reserve Chardonnay 2020 is a classic example of fine Stellenbosch Chardonnay, this wine shows stone fruit aromas of nectarine and peach with subtle citrus hints and creamy oak. The palate has bright acidity and limey freshness, but delivers rich texture and a chalky, mineral length.
VINTAGE
On the back of a cold and wet winter, the 2020 growing season began
very early, with homogenous budburst and even shoot growth. Summer
was relatively mild, without the heatwaves often experienced in the
Cape. The resultant crop retained high levels of natural acidity and
abundant concentration of flavour. Particularly exceptional are the white
wines of 2020, whilst the reds display early promise thanks to intense
colour and tannin concentration.
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
Each vineyard parcel was fermented separately, using a combination of
natural yeast and careful inoculation. Of the grapes, 25% were left as
whole bunch and 75% were lightly crushed and the juice was allowed to
settle overnight. The wine was aged on its lees in a combination of
stainless steel and French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation
commenced naturally in the barrel components but was blocked for
those in stainless steel. After 7 months the final wine was before being
stabilized, lightly filtered, and bottled.
