Clairault Chardonnay 2009
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100% Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
Bright lemon straw in colour. The nose shows nectarine and citrus pith aromas along with biscuit, hints of white chocolate, toast and vanilla. The palate is smooth and rounded with a gentle acidity. The oak is barely noticeable on the palate, but for the nougat texture and length it imparts. A very well balanced and softly textured wine.
WINEMAKING NOTES
The majority of the fruit for this wine comes from our U block, which is a site at the southern boundary of our property. It is an elevated and exposed site that bears the brunt of frequent southerly winds that are a feature of this region. The exposure to these winds can have a dramatic effect on yields by upsetting flowering and fruit set, but they also have an important cooling effect during ripening, slowing the rate and allowing for greater flavour accumulation. The remainder of the fruit comes from our L block which is a small block to the north of the winery that faces the morning sun. The fruit is picked in the early morning and pressed straight away at cool temperatures to retain freshness and vibrancy. Twenty five percent is barrel fermented in French barriques of which a third are new. The wine stays on yeast lees in barrel for 10 months and is stirred and topped fortnightly.
Winemaker: Will Shields
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