Kaaimansgat Crocodile's Lair Chardonnay 2024

Bouchard Finlayson, teknisk ark/fact sheet (hentet 18. okt. 2026): 2024 Bouchard Finlayson Kaaimansgat Crocodile's Lair Chardonnay; 100% Chardonnay; alkohol 13.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Vinifikation: Another healthy and impressive crop, notwithstanding the challenging growing conditions that marked the vintage. Chardonnay juice, freshly liberated from the hand-picked bunches, is deliberately exposed to a limited amount of oxygen prior to fermentation. This action is taken to remove undesired phenolics and contribute to a bright and fresh wine. The majority of the maturing wine was permitted to undergo malo-lactic fermentation, striking a perfect balance between palate weight and purity. Matured in French oak for 8 months, with a 22% new component. Bottling in January 2024 Producentens noter (engelsk): Smagsnote: This vintage continues to high-light the vineyard’s remarkable and consistent textural expression. Explosive citrus and succulent apricot fruit flavours engage the palate and drives an exhilarating fresh persistence. Excellent length. Nuanced and layered, however, it will reward further patience in spades. Drink now through 2029.