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Lelie Van Saron

Chardonnay 2021

Upper Hemel-En-Aarde

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The Debos Vineyard is just on the north side of the dam for which it is named at the base of the Babylonstoren Mountains. The small block that makes this wine is a south/southwest facing slope at roughly 550-650 feet in elevation with the vines planted between fields of fynbos and in very close proximity to the sea. Known for its granite soils, the one-hectare Debos Vineyard yields about 5.5 tons/hectare. The resulting wines are aromatic and elegant, with pure fruit expression. The wine whole bunch pressed and aged between concrete and neutral barriques.

Vineyard

DeBos Vineyard, Cartref: a mixture of granite, sandstone and quartz. Sustainably dry farmed wihtout herbicides or pesticides.

Winemaking

The grapes were handpicked and then hand sorted at the winery prior to being whole-bunch pressed with an overnight settling. Primary fermentation took one month to complete with zero additions, and malolactic fermentation was completed during this time as well. The wine sat on lees with no battonage for an additional 12 months prior to being racked and blended to tank. It was then bottled with a coarse sheet filtration.

Vintage

The harvest kicked off around two weeks later than normal due to unusually cool weather conditions throughout the season, which persisted throughout harvest.

Tasting Note

The nose shows pithy lemon and lime peel, with limestone minerality and subtle hints of oak. The palate displays excellent varietal purity with a linear structure balanced by ripe lemon, melon and stone fruit.

Color

White

Appellation

Upper Hemel-En-Aarde

Certifications

SUSTAINABLE

Farming

Sustainable - Dry Farmed

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