The Craggy Range-Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay comes from this warm and dry 08 harvest. From the the Gimbletts Gravels Vineyard in Hawkes Bay it is made from 100% hand harvested whole bunch pressed Chardonnay grapes. Fermented in French oak barriques and matured in French oak for 14 months (45% new barrel). Bottled in August 2009 this wine has been both fined and filtered, has an alcohol level of 14.7%. This wine will hold well for six to eight years from vintage.

Tasting Notes

This Craggy Range Beaux Cailloux is pale straw in colour. An aromatic array comprising of flint, peach pip, lemon blossom and hazelnut characters mesh for a complex bouquet. The palate possesses richness and warmth which is framed and balanced by a subtle phenolic texture and fresh acidity. Rich, complex and long on the finish.-alcohol 14.7%-Winemakers note 10.05.11

Wine Facts

Type
White Wine
Country
New Zealand › Hawkes Bay
Producer
Craggy Range
Grape(s)
Chardonnay
Vintage
2008
Size
750ml

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