Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch
Nine Yards Chardonnay 2022
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | South Africa (South Africa) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 10 months on fine lees in French oak barrels |
- Origin and vintage: Still white wine Chardonnay 2022 from the Stellenbosch region, South Africa
- Wood vinification: Fermentation in French oak barriques, 70% new and 30% used
- Ageing on lees: Aged for 10 months on fine lees for greater roundness and complexity
- Flavour profile: Creamy and rich structure, minerality and fine acidity, long and toasted finish
- Pairings and serving: Ideal with shellfish, salt-crusted fish and cheeses, serve at 10°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay is a still white wine from South Africa produced by Jordan. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it stands out for its layered aromatic profile, blending notes of butter, ripe peach and fresh citrus with delicate spicy hints. On the palate, the Chardonnay reveals its full breadth, offering a rich and creamy texture supported by pronounced minerality. The persistent finish, with elegant toasted nuances, pairs perfectly with shellfish, black rice dishes and firm-fleshed fish baked in a salt crust, as well as cheese selections.
Where it comes from
This white originates from the slopes of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, an outstanding wine region influenced by constant ocean breezes. The vineyards benefit from a cool Mediterranean climate, with an eastern exposure at an altitude between 250 and 280 metres. Morning mists help to moderate temperatures during ripening, preserving the grapes' natural acidity. The vines are rooted in decomposed granite soils, a geological matrix that imparts pronounced savouriness and refined elegance to the wine.
How it is produced
The grapes are destemmed and pressed before beginning alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels, some of which are new. The process combines selected yeasts and spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts, ensuring precise aromatic definition. The wine then matures for ten months on its fine lees, a crucial step for enhancing structural roundness and aromatic integration. The result is a complex and persistent wine, characterised by fine, vibrant freshness.
History and Curiosities
The Nine Yards Chardonnay 2022 represents the pinnacle of the family-run Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, where world-class excellence has been produced since 1993. This label, awarded 92 points by Robert Parker, originates from the finest plots situated on east-facing granite soils. The meticulous production process includes mixed fermentation and ageing on fine lees for ten months in exquisite French oak barrels. The result is a creamy, elegant wine with superb minerality, winner of the gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Awards
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2022
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
| Name | Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Vendor | Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Nine Yards Chardonnay 2022 represents the pinnacle of the family-run Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, where world-class excellence has been produced since 1993. This label, awarded 92 points by Robert Parker, originates from the finest plots situated on east-facing granite soils. The meticulous production process includes mixed fermentation and ageing on fine lees for ten months in exquisite French oak barrels. The result is a creamy, elegant wine with superb minerality, winner of the gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards. |
| Origin | Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Climate | Cooler Mediterranean climate with maritime influences (cool Mediterranean mesoclimate) |
| Soil composition | Decomposed granite (Hutton and Glenrosa soil forms) |
| Production technique | Destemmed and pressed grapes; fermentation in French oak barriques (70% new, 30% used) with selected French yeasts and indigenous yeasts; ageing for 10 months on fine lees |
| Wine making | Destemmed and pressed grapes; fermentation in 228 L French oak barriques (70% new, 30% used) with mixed fermentation using selected French yeasts and indigenous yeasts; ageing for 10 months on fine lees. |
| Aging | 10 months on fine lees in French oak barrels |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.37 |
| Residual sugar | 2.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |