La Petite Ferme - 'Barrel Fermented' Chardonnay, Franschhoek - 2020 (750ml) - Cape Ardor Wine

Bottle of La Petite Ferme 'Barrel Fermented' Chardonnay, Franschhoek 2020 white wine with citrus and oak.

'Barrel Fermented' Chardonnay, 2020

Name: La Petite Ferme - 'Barrel Fermented' Chardonnay, Franschhoek - 2020 (750ml)
Brand: La Petite Ferme
SKU: LP-BFCH-2020-US
Price: 36 USD
Availability: InStock

750ml

'Barrel Fermented' Chardonnay, 2020

750ml

Country of Origin:South Africa

Imported:60 Bottles

Last of this vintage

$36

Specifications

Description

60% grapes from our Franschhoek Estate and 40% from Elim (Cape Agulhas). The Elim grapes add minerality and freshness while the Franschhoek grapes show richness in fruit. Citrus and lime notes leading into rich white pear. Lingering finish with dry savoriness.

Flavor Profiles

Citrus

Lime

Pears

Lychee

In the cellar

Grapes from the various sites are kept separate and picked at different sugars to highlight the differences in terroir. Matured in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill barrels for 10 months. The barrels are stirred every second week for 3 months giving a full rich mouth feel.

Winemaker : Mark Dendy-Young

About the Winery

Situated on the side of the majestic Middagkrans Mountains of the magnificent Franschhoek Valley, the west-facing La Petite Ferme is one of the more intimate wineries in the Cape Winelands.
More than 300 years ago, when the Huguenots arrived, they brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture. Theses amazing vineyards that cover these mountain slopes boast a valley rich in history and are centered on a picturesque village of warm and friendly people.
After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in France in 1685, when Protestantism was outlawed, hundreds of so-called Huguenots fled their homeland, 277 of them arriving by ship at the Cape of Good Hope. Many of them were given land by the Dutch government in a valley called Oliphantshoek (Elephant Corner) - so named because of the vast herds of elephants that roamed the area. Soon after they settled here, it becomes known as Franschhoek (French Corner). Most of the wineries in Franschhoek still have their original French names and the homesteads are all Cape Dutch with gorgeous Oaks and luscious vineyards.

La Petite Ferme, situated in Franschhoek, arguably the most historic, beautiful and captivating town in the Cape Winelands, promises each guest an unforgettable experience. Just an hour’s drive from Cape Town you will find the unique tranquillity, luxury and warmth of La Petite Ferme. A destination for all local and international guests, offering award-winning cuisine, wines and accommodation.

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'Barrel Fermented' Chardonnay, 2020

'Barrel Fermented' Chardonnay, 2020

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