Ataraxia Chardonnay Skin Fermented

Ataraxia Chardonnay Skin Fermented

Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Ataraxia
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SKU: 101309 ISBN: 6009813280313
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Concise bouquet with notes of pear, honeysuckle and a light jasmine note, all very well defined. The palate is very balanced, slightly waxy in texture and impressive in terms of weight. Green apples intermingle with orange peel and pear, and a hint of lemon thyme surfaces to a concentrated finish.
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Zusammensetzung Chardonnay 100%
Trinkempfehlung Temperatur 8° - 12° Von 2022 - 2032
Geschacksnoten Medium-bodied, Smooth & soft, Fresh & lively, Barrel-aged
Vinifikation This wine represents an exciting variation on our Chardonnay theme. It is the first time Ataraxia has produced a fully skin-fermented Chardonnay. Our Chardonnay vineyards are situated on the highest elevations of the maritime influenced Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge appellation. Soils here are derived from the Bokkeveld Shale group and are low vigour, very stony and have an unusually high clay content. Fruit was harvested on 19 March 2020 and brought into the winery where it was destemmed and crushed. Skins, pips and pulp were then gravity fed directly into two small fermentation vats to await the onset of spontaneous fermentation. No additions were made during fermentation. Once fermentation was complete, everything was gently pressed into 225-liter French oak barrels to begin a 9-month maturation period. No malolactic fermentation occurred. We believe we have crafted an individual and rare wine that has a story to tell of soil, place and an ancient winemaking technique.
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