Jordan, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024

Description

Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. He’s a geologist, she’s an economist. Gary’s parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the now 164-hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specializing in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes. Unique by Nature’s Design.

TASTING NOTES
A variety of chardonnay clones were planted on different slopes, harvested at different ripening levels and all of it fermented and matured in French oak barrels. These practices help to achieve natural balance and allow for different textural components which we then blend to achieve finesse and complexity. Bold and graceful with fragrances of lemon biscuit and overripe oranges.

HARVESTING
The grapes were harvested from the 14th of February to the 2nd of March 2023 at an average of 21.3°B.

WINEMAKING
The juice was barrel-fermented in a selection of 228-litre Burgundy-shaped French oak barrels (28% new, 32% second-fill in Nevers and Burgundian oak barrels). The wine was matured “sur lie” in the barrel for 9 months with occasional rolling of the barrels to accentuate the leesy character.

LOCATION & CLIMATE
The distinct ravine in the Stellenbosch Kloof ward allows the opportunity to harness the cooling influences from the False Bay on Jordan’s south and east-facing slopes. This captures the intense flavour compounds found in the grape skins.

APPELLATION: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
SOIL: Glenrosa and Hutton
ASPECT: Coolers south- and east-facing slopes, 250 – 310m above sea level.
TRELISSING: 7-wire Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) with movable wires
AGE OF VINES: 25 – 40 years old
CLONES: Davis & Burgundian clones
BLEND: 100% Chardonnay

ANALYSIS:
Alc: 13%
Total Acid: 5.9g/l
pH: 3.28
Residual Sugar: 3.0g/l

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