Chardonnay Block 2 2003

Felton Road, tasting note (feltonroad.com – produktside feltonroad.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 2003 Felton Road Chardonnay Block 2 – område: Bannockburn (Central Otago); drue: Chardonnay. Enkeltmark ifølge arket: The Elms Block 2 (The Elms vineyard). Producentens noter (engelsk): Vintage & vinification: A selection was made in the vineyard of the more intensely flavoured Chardonnay grapes from Block 2. 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 (12% new) with indigenous 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. Racked off gross lees after 18 months and bottled without fining or filtration. Bouquet & Palate A multi dimensional wine with layers of complex aromas and flavours. Stonefruit flavours integrate with subtle oak and mineral characters. Very rich palate weight with an elegant and seamless finish. Comments on Chardonnay Block 2 Chardonnay Block 2 2001 – “Barrel aged for 18 months, the 2001 vintage (****) of this Bannockburn, Central Otago wine has fragrant, lemony aromas and a youthful, yellow/green hue. Full and fresh, it’s an impressively rich wine with strong, citrusy, buttery flavours, subtle, well-integrated oak and acids well under control.” Michael Cooper Wine Buyers Guide 2004