Thelema Chardonnay 2023
Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, the 2023 vintage offers a finely balanced expression of Stellenbosch Chardonnay. Aromas of lemon zest and white blossom lead into subtle notes of stone fruit and toasted almonds on the palate. Medium bodied with bright acidity and a refined mineral core, the wine finishes with a long, creamy texture and gentle oak integration.
Food Pairing
Full flavoured dishes such as lobster, tuna, chicken and pork.
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R290.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Chardonnay – Clones CY3 & CY5 |
|---|---|
| Root stock | 101 – 14, R110 |
| Soil type | Hutton – decomposed granite |
| Age of vines | Planted 1989, 2000 & 2009 |
| Plant density | 2500 - 3757 vines per hectare |
| Trellising | Vertical hedge / Guyot |
| Pruning | 2-bud spurs every 12 cm. |
| Yield | 7.5 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Drier conditions limited berry mass and subsequently yields but also ensured outstanding quality. |
| Picking date | 31 January 2023 - 8 February 2023 |
| Grape sugar | 22.5°B |
| Acidity | 8.0 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.22 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Lalvin M |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 19 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, crushed, pressed & settled in stainless steel tanks before the clear juice was fermented in 228 L French oak barrels. Small portion whole bunch pressed. |
| Wood maturation | 10 months in French oak barrels, 30% new, and the balance in older barrels. |
Wine Details
| Residual Sugar | 1.7 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.32 |
| Total acid | 6.5 g/l |
| Alcohol | 13.0% by volume |
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