Ken Forrester - South Africa - Western Cape

Petit Chardonnay - 2021

Petit Chardonnay
Grape Variety : Chardonnay  
Caract. : Dry White wine  
Price : 16.05$
SAQ Code :  
Inventory : Cellier Collection  
Format : 750 mL 
Degree of Alcohol : 13.5% 
Bottles/Crate : 12 

Tasting :

Aromatic layers of white peach and tropical fruit beautifully infused with kiwi. Creamy texture on the palate, complemented by a steely minerality. The crisp acidity ensures a long-lasting zesty lime and floral finish.

Wine Pairing :

Serve with Seared Scallops, sushi, matured cheese or roast chicken

Winemaking :

  • Variety : Chardonnay 100%
  • Age of vines : 8 à 13 years
  • Yield of vines : 13 ton/ha
  • Irrigation : Drip
  • harvest : Hand harvested
  • Fermentation : Stainless Steel vats for 2 weeks
  • Maturation : Stainless tank vats with wine lees for 4 months
  • Type of yeast : Lalvin DV10 by Lallemand
  • Fining : Bentonite - Filtered wine
  • Decanting : No

See the Press Review


Vintage 2017

  • James Platters – 3 stars
  • Wine Spectator 2018 : 88 pts.

Vintage 2015

  • James Platters – 3 ½ stars
  • Gold Wine Awards 2016

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