WINES

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

CHARDONNAY 2001

Pale green-gold colour with intensely focused flavours showing citrus, biscuits, toast and ripe fruits. The taste is long and elegant with excellent fruit / wood integration. Best served at 10 - 12?C with smoked salmon, oysters, grilled rainbow trout and poultry.

	AWARDS
	John Platter Guide 2003 : 4 Stars Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2002 : Silver International Wine Challenge 2002 : Bronze
	Origin
	The grapes were all sourced from Vergelegen's premium vineyards located on South/South West facing slopes. The soils are Helderberg granite or Clovelly. Rootstock used is R 110 which is very suitable for dry-land conditions. As a result of
	Vinification
	No skin contact is employed. The majority of the grapes are whole bunch pressed, settled, and then racked to 225l French barrels for fermentation. 100% of the wine is barrel fermented and matured on the lees for 10 months.
	Composition
	100 % Chardonnay
	Analysis
	13.5 % Alc 2.2 g/l RS 6.0 g/l TA 3.23 pH
	Maturation
	Drink now or over the next 4-6 years.

WINES

CHARDONNAY 2001

AWARDS

Origin

Vinification

Composition

Analysis

Maturation