Black Marble Hill Chardonnay 2020

R1500,00

The nose bursts with aromatics of lemon curd and orange blossoms. The palate is lit up on entry with bright and crisp acidity revealing layers of ripe nartjie and kei apple.

Case (x6 bottles)

ACCOLADES

CHARDONNAY PRESCIENT REPORT – 89 POINTS

Cellarmaster: Rolanie Lotz

Variety: Chardonnay

Origin: Paarl, Agter-Paarl

Soil Type: Mostly decomposed granite

Yield: 8 tons per hectare

Wine Analysis:

Alc: 14%

TA: 5,9 g/l

pH: 3,7

RS: 2,5 g/l

VINIFICATION

Fermentation: 100% spontaneous fermentation in oak barrels.
Wine was kept on lees and stirred regularly.
300l French oak barrels

Barrel Maturation: Only three 300L French oak barrels were made.
Two new barrels and one second-fill barrel.
Thereafter blended for the final bottled product.

Bottle Maturation: The wine is barrel matured for 11 months.
Bottle matured for six months prior to release.

TASTING NOTE

The nose bursts with aromatics of lemon curd and orange blossoms. The palate is lit up on entry with bright and crisp acidity revealing layers of ripe nartjie and kei apple. The mid-palate is a wonderful mix of citrus notes fresh yellow lemon and orange marmalade with a creamy mouth-filling, layered with top notes of sweet baking spices. The wine finishes with pleasant lingering flavours of pressed lime leaves

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FOOD PAIRING

Dishes with an extra degree of richness like eggs benedict and steak béarnaise.
It also works well with grilled fish and vegetables such as mushrooms, corn, red peppers, and leeks.

Aging Potential:

3-4 years

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