2021 Legacy Chardonnay - 12 Bottle Case
The 2021 Legacy Chardonnay is a richer more full bodied style of wine. The 2021 vintage was an exceptional vintage for this grape varietal which presented us with a range of options to produce this reserve limited batch wine.
Flavour Profile
Bright varietal characteristics, chalky acidity, creamy mouthfeel
Pairs With
Grilled chicken, oily fish, creamy sauced dishes
Viticulture
890m above sea level, rich basalt soils
Alcohol
13% alc/vol, 7.74 standard drinks
Cellaring
8+ years
The 2021 Legacy Chardonnay was harvested over two picks for differing ripeness in the fruit. The batches were kept separate for fermentation but both were feremented using different yeast strains including a wild ferment in stainless steel to offer different wine profiles post ferment. The batches were kept separate for the aging process on lees and were matured in 50% new custom French oak puncheons. After 12 months the wine was blended before being returned to barrel for a further 6 months.
Pictured : Chardonnay grapes having just gone through the press at the winery. Left is the free run juice, Right is the richer pressings.
A smooth and complex Chardonnay, a great match with some richer, buttery or charred foods like grilled chicken, oily fish, creamy sauces, butternut squash, or pumpkin.
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