2007 Opou Chardonnay Magnum 1.5L


Derived from plantings in our Opou Vineyard and comprised from a mixture of Chardonnay clones 15, 95 and Mendoza.  The grapes were hand harvested at optimum ripeness as the flavours developed, the new juice was fermented in oak barrels – with a very small portion being new. Partial malolactic fermentation has given the wine softness and subtle palate weight whilst maintaining freshness. After the first selection in Spring, those barrels showing intense fruit were left to rest on the spent yeast sediment until later in the year when the final assemblage was made.
The prolonged élevage has contributed fragrance of bush honey and marzipan. Charming in its elegance, the wine is finely textured with the well-integrated fruit tannins balancing the freshness of the acid, a structure which will reward ageing. A wine to beguile over many seasons, watch it evolve.


Serve cool. 
Closed with a high quality natural cork. Store lying down. Suitable for consumption by vegetarians.
Drink between 2009 - 2015


Total acidity: 7.3 g/l  pH: 3.40
Alcohol: 14.0% Vol.   Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/l 
Harvest dates: 10th April 2007
Bottled on: 24th June 2008
Released on: 1st May 2009

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