Glenelly - Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay - 2022

Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay 2022

Glenelly Estate

$113.00
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South Africa

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Vin White

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13%

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Chardonnay

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This unoaked Chardonnay pairs perfectly with dishes such as grilled sole with lemon butter, a spring vegetable salad with goat cheese, pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce, or sushi and sashimi. Its freshness and minerality harmoniously complement these delicate dishes.

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Description of Domaine Glenelly

Glenelly Estate, located on the slopes of Mount Simonsberg in the Stellenbosch district of South Africa, has approximately 100 hectares of land, 60 of which are dedicated to vine growing. Founded by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing in 2003, former owner of Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Pauillac, the estate is renowned for its sustainable viticultural practices and commitment to quality. Glenelly successfully cultivates red grape varieties from Bordeaux, Syrah, and more recently Chardonnay. The harvest takes place early in the year to obtain fresher, lower-alcohol wines, while retaining ripe tannins. The winemaking is as non-invasive as possible, with careful selection of grapes.

Description of the Cuvée Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay

Glenelly’s Glass Collection Unoaked Chardonnay is a pure, unoaked expression of the Chardonnay grape. After gentle pressing, the juice fermented in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperatures of 13°C and 16°C to preserve the wine’s fresh, aromatic character. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation to maintain its vibrant acidity and minerality. It was aged on fine lees before bottling, adding creamy texture and depth. This meticulous approach results in a fresh, complex Chardonnay, free of oak influence.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This cuvée presents aromas of flowers, citrus peel and a distinctive minerality reminiscent of limestone. On the palate, it is fresh and round with a pleasant texture, offering intense citrus flavors and a mineral complexity that persists on the finish.

Where are we traveling?

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is perhaps South Africa’s most famous wine region. The town, located in the coastal region of the Western Cape, is steeped in history and home to the country’s most famous wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon is the region’s most common grape variety and is often paired with Merlot to create Bordeaux-style blended wines. Vineyards span the rolling hills of Stellenbosch, from Helderberg in the south to the lower slopes of Simonsberg Mountain in the north. This terrain allows for a wide variety of wine styles, and among the exposed hills and sheltered valleys, there are microclimates that are suited to growing all manner of grape varieties. The region’s climate is relatively warm and dry, although there is a maritime influence from False Bay in the south. Cooling southeasterly breezes blow through the vineyards in the afternoon, refreshing the grapes after the heat of the morning sun. White wine varieties are often planted closer to the ocean, where this effect is more pronounced.

The little history of the country

South Africa

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The first grape vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really take off until the arrival of French Protestants in the 1680s with their skills and knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s. Today, South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the Southern Hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often share more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles. South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards are also found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, heavily influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.

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