Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

The rare combination of events that causes grapes to botrytise occurred in 1994, and a small lot of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in late October at nearly 40º brix. The fruit was pressed gently and the inoculated juice fermented in new French oak. Fermentation ceased with a natural balance redolent of the great Sauternes. The wine aged sur lies for twelve months, and then was racked and aged for an additional fifteen months.
Complete Winemaker Notes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

92% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard:

Block L

Appelation:

Chalk Hill

Ageing:

Twenty-seven months, Twelve months sur lies, 100% new French oak

Fermentation:

100% in barrel, Montrachet yeast, No malolactic

Harvested:

October 25, 1994, Brix: 39.6°, T.A. 5.6 g/l, pH 3.70

Bottled:

February 1997, T.A. 7.7 g/l, pH 3.84, RS 14.8 g/100ml

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