De Wetshof Estate Bateleur Chardonnay 2021
Chardonnay
Super premium
CD
Charmain Delgado
De Wetshof Estate
BS
Bennie Stipp (attending)
Marketing Director, De Wetshof Estate
HB
Heinrich Bothman (attending)
De Wetshof Estate
JD
Johann de Wet (attending)
CEO, De Wetshof Estate
Description
The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is one of Africa’s most majestic birds of prey. This wine was named after an eagle that is rare in both its beauty and occurrence as a tribute to the power and grace of a creature synonymous with our great continent.Gravel soils originating from mountain rock rich in limestone and clay with a high pH allow this single vineyard Chardonnay to portray a spectrum of flavours framed in elegance and complexity, typical features of a classic Chardonnay. Citrus and pear-drop notes are complemented by an intriguing nuttiness, with elegant citrus on the finish. The Bateleur improves in dimension and complexity with age and under the correct storage conditions it can mature in the bottle for many years.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
2.9 g/l residual sugar
6.8 g/l acidity
3.41 pH
Color
Apparent color: lemon
Intensity: deep
Aromas
Aroma intensity: intense
Fruit: intense
Floral: intense
Spice: moderate
Wood: moderate
Taste
Acidity: medium
Body: complex
Tannins: soft
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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