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Longridge Clos Du Ciel Chardonnay 2018

R854.00

Region: Stellenbosch

Tasting note:

Citronella and lemongrass aromatics envelop more subtle primary fruit that include peach skin and naartjie peel. Then also hints of vanilla, baked apple, marzipan and honey. The palate possesses verve and savoury grip, with elements of crushed river pebble, rock salt and flint, but also a grainy, pithy textural element akin to walnut and hard pear.

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Owned by two families, Dutch Van der Laans and South African Raats, Longridge farms biodynamically and is certified organic, ‘to let the vintage and terroir reveal themselves through the wines’. Cellarmaster Jasper Raats says his approach is ‘ultra-natural’, avoiding all commercial yeasts, enzymes, fining agents and filtration, and using minimal sulphur.
Planted almost thirty years ago by the legendary John Platter, Clos du Ciel, which means “Heavenly Vineyard”, has proven to produce an infinitely complex and unique but classic Chardonnay. Rooted in the oldest viticulture soil in the world, made up of decomposed granite on the higher slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, this vineyard enjoys the refreshingly cool breezes from False Bay (Atlantic Ocean) during the day and cool night air flowing down the mountain, resulting in even ripening and good, natural acidity. The macro climate is maritime with cold winters and sunny, warm summers.