The Grand Vin de Glenelly Chardonnay shows a beautiful bright slightly straw colour. The nose is virbrant with citrus, lime, hints of vanillia and underlying minerality. The palate has wonderful balance, minerality, complexity and richness. Long elegant lingering finish.

• Post 2009 harvest temperature to January were higher.
• Cool Winter ensured a good bud burst, it was 9 days early.
• Cool conditions during berry set lead to loose bunches.
• Berry size was smaller than other years.
• December was characterized by warm and dry climate
• Good analysis was achieved especially PH.
• Good wine quality.

The grapes were whole bunch pressing. The juice was transferred to new 500L barrels after a brief settling. It was natually fermented and then left for 7 months on it lees, total time in barrel was 10 months.

Chardonnay

1111 cases - 6666 bottles

Alchohol:14% Vol.
Total Acidity: 5,5 g/L
pH: 3,56
Residual Sugar: 2,1 g/L