Methode Ancestrale Chardonnay Skin 2022
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Description
THE AROMAS ARE BOLDER AND MORE INTENSE WITH DEEPER FLAVOURS OF FLESHY APRICOT, GINGER, PINEAPPLE AND CITRUS. THE PALATE IS A BIT FULLER WITH A CREAMY TEXTURE. 4 DAYS ON SKIN.
Awards
88 pts Tim Atkin
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Certifications
Alcohol
11.0%
Analytical data
extra brut
Vineyard
Pét-nat – pronounced „pet-naa“ – is short for Pétillant Naturel - Methode Ancestrale, which in English simply means „naturally bubbling“ Regardless of whether white, red or rosé, the wines are often cloudy thanks to unfiltered bottling. Pét-nats,are usually crowned with a modest crown cork – similar to a bottle of beer or cider.
1.Traditional sparkling wine method 2.Simple bottle fermentation with natural yeasts, without adding sugar 3.Fine carbonic acid, often cloudy appearance 4.Natural production in small quantities 5.Unusual, funky aromas 6.Moderate alcohol content of 9-13%