La Ferme de Sato Schisteux Central Otago Chenin Blanc 2023
A decadent Chenin
James Suckling
A decadent Chenin
James Suckling
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.
Accolades
Awarded 96/100 Points
James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com
Seal
Screw Cap
Alcohol
14.1%
Delivery
Delivery from $6.99
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.
Accolades
Awarded 96/100 Points
James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com
Seal
Screw Cap
Alcohol
14.1%
Delivery
Delivery from $6.99
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