gedämpftem Fisch
Geflügel
jungem Käse
kalte Fleischplatten
Meeresfrüchte
weisses Fleisch
Pasta / Risotto
bauchige, grosse Gläser
Beschreibung
Weisswein Ataraxia Wines Chardonnay Südafrika 13,5 Vol.%
Der südafrikanische Weisswein Ataraxia Wines Chardonnay kommt aus dem Weinanbaugebiet Hemel-en-Aarde in Hermanus und wurde 9 Monate in kleinen, französischen Eichen Weinfässern - 26% neue Barriques (225lt) - ausgebaut.
Der Weisswein Ataraxia Wines Chardonnay zeigt Ananas, Vanille, Honig, Aprikosen und Mango in der Nase. Am Gaumen leicht süsser Auftakt, gefolgt von cremigen Ansätzen. Elegant, geschmeidig mit lebendiger Frische. Säure und Frucht verhalten sich wie ein Händchen haltendes Liebespaar. Alte und Neue (Wein)Welt vereinen sich! Es passt einfach alles!! Der Weisswein Ataraxia Wines Chardonnay wirkt sehr elegant und schmelzig.
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Besitzer: Kevin & Hanli Grant
WINEMAKERS NOTES: Kevin Grant
As has become the norm in crafting Ataraxia Chardonnay, a minimalist, non-interventionist winemaking approach, geared to reflect sense of place and expression of terroir, was adopted. This wine is 100% barrel fermented and carefully matured in specially selected small French oak barriques sourced exclusively from Burgundian coopers. Fortnightly batonnage was employed throughout the 9 month maturation period. The result is a Chardonnay that is New World in provenance but Old World in stylistic leaning. A chiselled, focussed wine that effortlessly manages to be both subtle and intense. The palate is penetrating and profound yet graceful and poised. A forceful mineral acidity is beautifully balanced by a subtle yet compelling intensity of fruit. Classic length, creaminess and intriguing complexity define this stylish, world-class Chardonnay.
This hand crafted wine Ataraxia Chardonnay is the product of some truly unique, extreme and radical vineyard sites situated exclusively in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge wine ward, close to the fishing village of Hermanus. Soils from these sites are derived from the Bokkeveld shale group, which are characteristically low-vigour, clay rich and stony. Because of the cool maritime climate that exists here, the grapes have a long hang time which affords them the opportunity to fully complete their ripening journey. Picked early in the mornings during the third and fourth weeks of March, the grapes were hastily transported to the cellar where uncomplicated yet sensitive winemaking ensured that the wine reflects this exciting terroir in an accurate, authentic and effortless way.
Wine Style
As has become the norm in crafting Ataraxia Chardonnay, a minimalist, non interventionist winemaking approach, geared to reflect sense of place and expression of terroir, was adopted. This wine is 100% barrel fermented and carefully matured in specially selected small French oak barriques sourced exclusively from Burgundian coopers. Fortnightly batonnage was employed throughout the 9 month maturation period. The result is a Chardonnay that is New World in provenance but Old World in stylistic leaning. A chiselled, focussed wine that effortlessly manages to be both subtle and intense. The palate is penetrating and profound yet graceful and poised. A forceful mineral acidity is beautifully balanced by a subtle yet compelling intensity of fruit. Classic length, creaminess and intriguing complexity define this stylish, world-class Chardonnay.
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Medienbewertung
Südafrikanischer Weisswein Ataraxia Wines Chardonnay
- 4,5***** Stars John Platter Wine Guide Südafrika
- 93 Pt. Falstaff Magazin
- 16/20 Pt. Jancis Robinson
- 94 Pt. Tim Atkin (2014)
- 91 Pt. Wine Spectator (2014)
- 90 Pt. Robert Parker Wine Advocate (2014)
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