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TASTING NOTES
Bright, fruity and lean with green apple and citrus flavours which are enriched by guava and honeysuckle tones.
BACKGROUND
Bouchard Finlayson a top class, internationally renowned estate, is situated in Walker Bay, mid-way between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas (the most southerly tip of Africa). The climate is largely influenced by the nearby cold Atlantic Ocean rendering it one of the coolest wine-growing areas in the Cape. The Hemel-en-Aarde valley, home to Bouchard Finlayson, is surrounded and sheltered by a mountain barrier, formed by Galpin Peak (810 metres) and the Tower of Babel (1200 metres), which traps the cloud cover and moisture brought in from the sea by the prevailing wind. Bouchard Finlayson is best known for its award winning Pinot Noir. This grape variety is ideally suited to the clay shale terroir of the valley. For the winemaker, Peter Finlayson, Pinot Noir is a passion that he has been pursuing for over 20 years. The Chardonnay is grown in the Kaaimansgat (Crocodile’s Lair) vineyard that rests high in the mountains at 700 metres above sea level. The wines reflect the terroir with excellent minerality.
| Region | All Regions - SA |
| Colour | White |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Light |
| Maturation | Drink now |
| Alcohol | 13.5 % |
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