Five Soldiers 2003

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2003 Rustenberg Five Soldiers – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; 100% Chardonnay; alkohol 14.5%; fadlagring 16 måneder, 100% nye fade. Wine of Origin ifølge arket: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch. Enkeltmark ifølge arket: Five Soldiers. Producentens noter (engelsk): Introduction: The Five Soldiers vineyard is named after five tall stone pine trees called the “Five Soldiers” that tower over this site. Carefully selected Chardonnay bunches from this area are hand harvested for this special wine and then given royal treatment in the cellar. The final product is a very complex full-bodied wine, approachable in its youth however careful cellaring will exhibit the depth of the wine’s complexity and will reward patience. Vintage: The 2003 vintage was one of the standout vintages of the decade from both a quantity and quality point of view. Following a normal Winter and cool Spring with little rainfall, the vintage was generally temperate and dry with late rains and cooler conditions at the end of vintage, relieving the water starved vines. Small berries, great natural acidity and fruit concentration on top of a large crop make the 2003 wines exceptional. Vineyards/winemaking: Extraction Method Whole Bunch Pressed Fermentation Vessel 225 Litre Oak Barrels Yeast Wild (Uninoculated) Lees Aging Aged On Lees For Duration Of Oak Aging Oak Aging 100% Aged for 16 Months Malolactic Fermentation Yes, 100% Age and Type of Oak 100% New Burgundian Barrels Fining Agents Used Isinglass & Bentonite