Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 2001

Felton Road, tasting note (feltonroad.com – produktside feltonroad.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 2001 Felton Road Chardonnay Barrel Fermented – område: Bannockburn (Central Otago); drue: Chardonnay. Producentens noter (engelsk): Vintage & vinification: A selection was made in the vineyard of the more intensely flavoured Chardonnay grapes (the Mendoza clone) for barrel fermentation. Fully ripe grapes were carefully hand harvested during mid-April and whole bunch pressed to minimise phenolic pick-up and retain flavour intensity. The juice was then drained (without settling) directly to barrel in the underground cellar. Fermentation in French oak with indigenous yeasts has produced a wine with considerable complexity. Malolactic fermentation and regular stirring of the lees (Batonnage) has softened the acid for a rich creamy mouthfeel. Bouquet Palate Intense tropical fruit with hints of pink grapefruit with nutty, toasty oak. Concentrated fruit flavours combine well with steely acidity. Restrained use of oak lends the wine richness with hints of hazelnut and butterscotch.