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Vergelegen's winemaking philosophy is simple : there must be harmony between the old and the new.  

CHARDONNAY RESERVE 1998

The Chardonnay Reserve shows a lemony yellow-green colour with a complex nose of citrus, toast, butter and mineral flavours.The wine is full and well balanced with excellent wood integration and a long aftertaste. Drink over the next five years.
Enjoy with shellfish and poultry .

AWARDS

  John Platter Guide 2000 : 4.5 Stars
SA Airways Winelist Awards 2000 :
Michelangelo International Awards 1999 : Double Gold
Veritas Awards 1999 : Silver
SA Airways Winelist Awards 1999 :

Origin

 

The Vergelegen Chardonnay Reserve 1997 was produced from the Vineyards on the historic Schapenberg hills.

Vinification

 

The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and were carefully crushed and destalked.  After partial settling of the juice, it was racked into 100% new barrels.  No cultured yeasts were used and fermentation took six months to full completion.  Malolactic fermentation was induced in 60% of the barrels.  After 12 months maturation, the wine was stabilised and bottled.

Composition

 

100 % Chardonnay  from Vergelegenís own vineyards

Analysis

 

13.86 % Alc
2.5 g/l RS
5.8 g/l TA
3.25 pH
110    mg/l Total SO2
26,0    g/l Extract
                  
           

Maturation

 

AGEING:    The structure of this wine will enable it to mature with great success.  Drink now, but will probably only peak in 2001 or 2002.
John Platter Rating