Bouchard Finlayson Chardonnay Sans Barrique 2005

Big and bold with firm fresh sprightly backbone. A vintage where natural acidity called for no amelioration. A great summer wine which is a wonderful alternative to Sauvignon Blanc!

Delicious with oysters and fresh fish.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard

winemaker : Peter Finlayson

wine of origin : Walker Bay

analysis : alc : 13.58 % vol rs : 1.5 g/l pH : 3.21 ta : 6.9 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : The grapes stem from a blind valley high in the mountains behind the village of Villiersdorp. The location is particularly cool; vines are non-irrigated and consequently produce small concentrated berries which are full-flavoured and rich on the aftertaste.

in the cellar : The wine world is changing! Not long ago it was virtually unheard of to make Chardonnay without oak. Now nine years after releasing the first Sans Barrique in 1997 we proudly confirm unwooded Chardonnay as an important player in our white wine stable. Sans Baroque literally means without barrel!

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