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| Grape |
Chardonnay |
| Style | Dry, White, Medium Bodied, Fresh, Elegant, Citrus and Stone Fruit, Minerality, Lees Aging, Unoaked, Food Friendly |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Wine of Origin Elgin |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13% |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable |
Lothian of Elgin Vineyards Biosphere Chardonnay Sur Lie opens with a pale lemon hue and an inviting bouquet of frangipane, vanilla, and crème fraîche mingling with nectarine, citrus, and apple. Elegant and mineral-driven wine with flavours of crushed biscuits, lees, and bright orange segments. The palate develops an food friendly creaminess that carries through to a lingering finish touched with vanilla. Unwooded and fermented on its lees, this refined Chardonnay pairs beautifully with seafood, try it with scallops, salmon or sea bass. The texture of the palate makes it an excellent choice with pasta in a creamy sauce or a wide range of cheeses.
About the Producer
Situated in the Kogelberg Biosphere in the Elgin Valley, often compared to Scotland due to its, cool, misty climate. Run by the Wilson family (Gavin and Ewen), who have three generations of Cape winemaking history. Emphasizes non-interventionist, artisanal techniques to create elegant, complex, and sustainable wines.
Vineyard and Winery
This unwooded Chardonnay is fermented in a temperature controlled stainless steel tank and then left on its lees. These are the yeast cells that fall to the bottom of the tank after fermentation. Lees are super protective and with regular stirring keep the wine fresh and protected from oxygen. In time they lend the wine a sophisticated mouthfeel and length.
Lothian Estate, situated in the mountainous realm of the cool Elgin Valley, was previously a flowering protea farm that had been maintained more for its bountiful fishing and unspoilt beauty, than for the proteas. Today, the estate is run by Gavin and Ewen Wilson, who hail from three generations of Cape winemakers, having grown up on their grandmother's Rust-en-Vrede vineyard in the 1950's and 60's. It is not difficult to see why the family decided to make this place their home, as with its thick morning mist, rolling greenery and waterways framed by towering peaks, one might mistake Elgin for Scotland, where they are originally from. With its sights now firmly set on crafting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with finesse and elegance that reflects the unique landscape of the region, Lothian works closely with renowned winemaker and Master of Wine Richard Kershaw to produce these impressive single vineyard wines.