Village Chardonnay 2022, Paul Cluver Wines

Paul Cluver Village Chardonnay 2022 is a great expression Chardonnay, bursting with citrus and citrus blossom notes followed by aromas of white peach and complemented with a great fresh palate which is long and lingering. These characteristics follow through onto the palate that reveals the natural, fine and fresh acidity of the wine with a lingering aftertaste.

This wine is a blend of several components of Chardonnay from different vineyards on the Estate, the vine age of these vineyards range between 5 and 18 years. This wine was partially tank fermented; 8% (unoaked), fermented in 2500 l oak vats, 50%; 6% was fermented and aged in Concrete Egg with the balance of 36% fermented and aged in older 300l barrels. All wines were fermented naturally and aged on the lees for 8 months. After tasting and blending trials, the wine was blended, stabilised, and prepared for bottling.

Food pairing: Enjoy on its own or with a creamy seafood pasta, fresh line fish or roasted chicken dish.

Alcohol: 12.8% ABV

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