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- Directors Cut Chardonnay 2023
| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | California |
| Sub-Region | Sonoma Valley |
| Main Grape | Chardonnay (100%) |
| Expression | Other |
Tasting note
A nimble and supple bouquet featuring aromas of fresh green apple, white peach, pear and subtle caramel, layered with fine woody savouriness and citrus zest. Medium-bodied and elegant with a silky, velvety texture. It delivers a vibrant punch of pithy lemon, fresh honeydew melon, flowers and barrel spice on the palate. Crisp, balanced and complex finish, leaving a distinctive mineral and salty aftertaste with good length.
Vinification
Night-harvested for optimal ripeness and acidity, the fruit is pressed and racked. Fermentation occurs in French oak barrels (35% new, the rest 1-3 years old) with weekly stirring. Most juice undergoes malolactic fermentation for a round, buttery mouthfeel. The wine ages on French oak for 9 months before final tank stabilization.
| Closure | Agglomerate Cork | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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| pH | 3.56 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.4g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 0.26g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | L8970123 |