Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 1997

Felton Road, tasting note (feltonroad.com – produktside feltonroad.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 1997 Felton Road Chardonnay Barrel Fermented – område: Bannockburn (Central Otago); drue: Chardonnay; alkohol 13.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Vinification: All grapes were whole bunch pressed to minimise phenolic pick-up and retain flavour intensity, settled overnight and the juice drained gently to barrel in the underground cellar. Fermentation in French oak with both native and innoculated yeasts has produced a wine with considerable complexity. Complete malolactic fermentation and regular stirring of the lees (Batonnage) has softened the acid for a rich creamy mouthfeel. Minimal handling and only a coarse clarifying filtration (not sterile or membrane) has preserved the natural depth and unctuousness. Appearance Palate Rich yellow. Rich concentrated mouthfeel with apparent mid palate sweetness. Natural alcohol of 13.5% and layers of complex flavours allow the wine to linger for some time. Bouquet Complex integrated aromas of butterscotch, nutty toasty oak and ripe fruit. Cellaring Drinking well as a youthful big structured Chardonnay but will continue to develop more complex characters with careful cellaring. Bottle Shape Traditional thick necked dead leaf green Burgundy bottle.