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2016 Chardonnay
A pure, elegant and vibrant style of Chardonnay, embracing the region's powerful fruit with complexity and restraint to express the environment, with the hallmarks of Vasse Felix's premier vineyards.
Tasting Notes
COLOUR
Deep straw with a green tinge.
NOSE
A wealthy, complex perfume of lemon pie crust mingles with hints of pineapple and buttery apple. Subtle secondary notes of nougat, spiced oak and croissant bring depth to the appealing bouquet.
PALATE
A full bodied palate with a fine structural backbone. Arrives soft and rich with a creamy, broad fruit base. A lovely, fine acid line maintains vibrancy, while wood spice and custard cream flavours extend the long, dry finish.
Winemaker Notes
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
The fruit was hand-harvested and chilled, gently whole-bunch pressed and transferred to French oak barriques as unclarified juice for fermentation with only natural yeasts from the vineyard. We allowed this vintage to undergo Malolactic Fermentation due to its high natural acids, resulting in a softer acidity. Each parcel was left on lees in barrel for 9 months of maturation with battonage.
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Production Notes
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol %
13.0
Aging
7-10 years
Harvest Date
February 2016
Fermentation
100% French oak (42% new, 58% 1-2 yo) 9 months
Acid
6.9g/L
pH
3.17
Residual Sugar
1.34 g/L
Bottling Date
February 2017
Vintage Notes
2016
VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
Moderate spring conditions at the end of 2015 helped establish a healthy fruitset and better yields than the previous two seasons. January temperatures were warm, interrupted by one rainfall event late in the month, great viticulture management, clean, well-trimmed canopies and subsequent warm weather prevented disease risk. White varieties were harvested throughout February with elegant flavours and bright natural acidity.
