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Le Clos Jordanne Chardonnay `Village Reserve`(Case of Six)
Producer
Le Clos Jordanne is a joint venture between Boisset and Vincor Canada...
When Jean-Charles Boisset started discussions about this project, he soon realised that the poor state of viticulture in most of the Niagara escarpment meant that he would have to plant his own vineyards. Given this, the gestation period for these wines has been much longer but the end results have been better than even the most optimistic expected. As with the Pinots, the Chardonnays come from organically certified vineyards
Vineyards
The Village Reserve is a blend of three vineyards where Chardonnay is planted - Talon Ridge Vineyard in the Vinemount Ridge appellation and Twenty Mile Bench vineyards (Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard and Claystone Terrace). All three vineyards are in the village of Jordan and are certified organic. The planting density is 5,250 - 5,555 plants per hectare and yields are 3.3 tonnes/hectare. The Chardonnay grapes were hand harvested from 21-27 September.
Vinification
The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and the must was naturally settled for 24 hours, then barrel fermented with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the spring/summer following the vintage. The wines and lees were stirred once per week during the ageing period until that time. The wine spent 17 months in 15-20% new oak barrels and was bottled on 25 March 2008.
Tasting Notes
Initially fairly restrained on the nose this wine comes forward on the palate with intense pear and melon notes with touches of white peach and layers of floral notes. It is racy with plently of minerality, a smooth texture and a long lasting finish.
| Vintage |
2007 |
| Grape varieties |
100% Chardonnay |
| Region |
Niagara |
| Winemaker |
Sebastien Jacquey |
| Closure |
Cork |
| Alcohol (ABV) |
13.5% |
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