De Gras Chardonnay 2007 (Chile)

Wine Details
Grape Variety	Chardonnay
Price per bottle	$15.99
Price per case	$191.88
Cellaring	keep for 2 to 3 years.
Service Temperature	10 to 11 Degrees Celcius

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Description & Tasting Notes

The sunny vibrant colour of our Chardonnay label recalls the dramatic landscape of northern Chile with its deserts, sandy beaches, archaeological treasures and magnificent sunsets.

Description

Appearance :Pale straw yellow. Aromas :Notes of pineapples, honey and apricots. Flavours :Tigth and crisp, loaded with lime and pinneapple flavors, finishing with a touch of cream.
Varietal Composition :100% Chardonnay Appellation :Colchagua Vineyards :MontGras, San José Estate Trellis System :Lyre Soil Type :Sandy loam clay Age of Vines :12 years

Vinification Process

Harvest Date :Grapes were selected and handpicked between the third week of February and first of March, 2005. Pressing:Neumatic press, whole cluster Yeast:QA 23, PDM, Cy 3079, D47 Fermentation Temperature :Between 12º and 16º C Settling:24 hours Fining: Bentonite, ictiocole and cold stabilization at -4º C Filtration:Sterile bottling.

Aging Process

Wine / Blend in Oak:75% was fermented and aged in stainless steel 25% in oak Time in Oak :4 months Type of Oak :100% French Age of Oak :20% new Ageing Potential:2 - 3 years