Allee Bleue Isabeau Chardonnay 2022

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

Aromas of stone fruit, citrus and an underlying hint of oatmeal. On the palate the richness of the partial malolactic fermentation adds complexity and rounds off the quince, citrus and “smoors” that play around in your mouth.

Technical Analysis
alc	13.0
rs	1.8
pH	3.55
ta	6.2
Wine Information
Accolades	Amphora Clay Pot / Wood (Double Gold at NWC) (Gold at Veritas)
Brand Group	Black Series
Other	Grapes were sourced and selected from the oldest vineyard on our farm, circa 1990. After whole bunch pressing, the juice underwent natural fermentation in a split of Amphora and French Oak Barrels. Only 30% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and regular battonage during the 1st 100 days, adding length and depth to the flavour. After 10 months, the wine was blended, given a light filtration and bottled. The wine spent an additional year in the bottle, before being released, adding even more character and richness Fermented in Amphora & French Oak Barrels for 10 months.
Winemaker	Van Zyl du Toit & Armand Hartzer
Variety	Chardonnay
Blend Percentage	100% Chardonnay, Clone CY 95
Food Suggestion	If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, then it would go down like clapping hands with this wine. Decadent seafood dishes, death by Risotto and of course Crème Brûlée.
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