Atlas Swift Cape South Coast Chardonnay 2022

Kleur: volgeel
Geur: open, rijp steenfruit, peer en groene appel, limoen en grapefruit. Hint van brioche.
Smaak: elegant, citrusfruit en iets mineralig. Soepel en ronde smaak.
Houdbaar: op dronk, gemaakt om goed te ouderen, minimaal tot 2029
Lekker bij: volle vissoorten als zalm en tong, schaal-en schelpdieren, sushi, jonge kaas, gevogelte als kalkoen.

Herkomst
Originating from the Onder-Duiwenhoksriver region situated about 50 minutes drive east of Witsand – only 8km from the ocean and 100m above sea level. The persistent coastal breezes help to temper the climate, while the common occurrence of fog during the growing season acts as a welcome natural air-conditioner. The chalk and limestone-rich soil is high in sodium and potassium, lending an element of minerality to the wine, which ends with a saline, oyster-shell finish.

Vermaaklikheid – Onder-Duiwenhoksriver – Cape South Coast

Winemaking
The grapes were harvested by hand, whole bunch pressed and transferred to French oak barrels (30% new and the balance made up of 2nd and 3rd fill oak) where it underwent spontaneous fermentation. The wine was fermented and matured in oak for a total period of 12 months, with lees stirring twice a week to enhance the texture. Only 20% underwent malolactic fermentation to retain the freshness. After bottling, the wine was aged for a further 12 months prior to its release.

Tasting note
Bright golden-green hues, with forthcoming aromas of lemon peel, limes and orange citrus zest, supported by subtle whiffs of brioche. The acidity is well integrated, with an explosion of lime and lemon fruit on the mid palate. The limestone-rich soils in which the vineyard grows, bring forth a flinty, mineral and saline edge to the lengthy finish.

Platter’s ****(*) 90/100 
Rich & ripe stonefruit, apple & pear on 2021, excellent volume & body in a creamy frame from year in 30% new oak (as all in this range). Layered & textured, with a freshening lemon twist on the finish.