Methode Ancienne Chardonnay 2017

Description

This Chardonnay is in the ancient style of Burgundy, rarely is this technique with wild yeast and no fining/filtration used in the new world. Thus, a wine of distinctive and classical character, it will develop slowly and is made to last (we hope) a lifetime. Tropical fruit nuances layered by lime and cream - a big wine with classical character!

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Vinification

Harvested at night in March 2016 No skin contact, oxidised must Fermented from juice in the following: 30% new Nadalié 600L Perle Blanche 70% second fill 300L Seguin Moreau Haute Sutaie Fermentation Native yeast, 55 days (followed by 100% MLF)

Vineyard: Very gentle, southerly slope. Chalk and calcrete formations (soil). Moderate summer with low night temperatures, cold winter and south easterly summer wind.

Chardonnay, 16 year old vines; Clone CY3 on 101/14

Soil Type

Soil: Chalk and calcrete formations

Viticulture

Chardonnay, 19 year old vines. Clone CY3 on 101/14   Slope: Very gentle, southerly Climate: Moderate summer with low night temperatures, cold winter Wind: South easterly (summer)

Maturation

Maturation 12 months on lees in barrels

Food Pairing

Duck rillettes with a Thai mango sorbet, Chinese pancakes and Hoisin Grilled Prawns with Vanilla Linguini, Shitake Butter Crab, celery and carrot consommé