La Ferme de Sato Schisteux Central Otago Chenin Blanc 2023

Description

Mango, Oak, Spice

"A decadent Chenin, showing sliced mangoes, light caramel and spices. Does this have some botrytis? Fascinating. Dense yet lively with flavor. Creamy texture and an intense finish with some lemons and apricots. Drink now" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com

Sato Pisa Vineyard. Soil: Alluvial, sandy or silt loam with schist & quartz gravel. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked, 13, 14 8 20 April 2023. 57 hla. Vinification: Pressed with basket press overnight. Natural yeast fermentation in oak barrels No additives except for < 20 mg/L sulphites before bottling. Maturation: 15 months in French & Austrian oak barrels. 19% new oak. Bottled: August 2024 without fining or filtration. Approx 3300 bottles produced.