Glenelly - Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Glenelly |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 205288 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The Estate Reserve Chardonnay displays a wonderful bright crisp color, 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. The finish is fresh with great minerality and with a nervous energy about it.
Glenelly Description
The Estate Reserve Chardonnay displays a bright crisp colour, a complex nose of quince, citrus peel, lime and butterscotch caramel with hints of pear drop. The palate lush, with poise and balance, sharp and vibrant citrus and mineral flavours leading the way to a long round textured finish.
The grapes were whole bunch pressed and settled without enzymes.
The juice was transferred to 500L French oak barrels and a 5,100L Foudre, where fermentation occurred naturally.
The wine was left in barrel, on its lees, for 11 months prior to racking, blending, and bottling.
In total, 20% new oak was used in the final blend and due to the lower natural acidity of this vintage, only 18% of the wine completed malolactic fermentation.
Located on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg, Glenelly is owned by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, Bordeaux doyenne and former owner of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande.
Struck by the tremendous potential of South Africa's terroir and the beauty of the country, May-Eliane de Lencquesaing decided to embark on a French adventure on African soil. She purchased Glenelly in 2003, and subsequently planted 66 of the property's 128 hectares to vineyards. The first estate-grown fruit came on line in 2007, and Glenelly's state-of-the-art winery building was completed in 2009. The wines are fermented naturally and made with as little intervention as possible, seeking to achieve the perfect balance of French style and South African terroir.
Vinous: 90 Points
