Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay

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Description The Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay is one of South Africa's most renowned white wines. This wood… More

The Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay is one of South Africa's most renowned white wines. This wood-aged Chardonnay from South Africa is outstanding value for money. In John Platter's Wine Guide, South Africa's wine bible, Angela Lloyd awards 90 points to the Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay.

The bouquet is characterized by tropical notes of pineapple and lemongrass. There is also the scent of lime and crisp green apples. The bouquet is rounded off by subliminal notes of brioche and vanilla.

On the palate, this white wine from South Africa is dry, with a soft texture and great balance. The aromas are dominated by ripe, sweet tropical fruit and a noticeable acidity. Finishes with the finest roasted aromas.

The grapes for the Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay come from the Elandskloof Valley, around 80 kilometers north of the winery itself. here, 700 meters above sea level, the Chardonnay grapes ripen later than usual in the Cape. The cool autumn temperatures characterize the exceptionally fresh and fruity, aromatic white wine.

This creation from Bouchard Finlayson matured for eight months in French oak barrels, with around an eighth of the barrels being new, as Tim James reports in his assessment.

Discover the Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay with tandoori salmon, for example with asparagus or sugar snap peas, or with an avocado and prawn salad.

Wine type:

Weißwein

Taste:

trocken

Vintage:

2024

Ageing Potential:

2031

Region:

Hermanus , Kaaimansgat

Country:

Südafrika

Vineyard/Brand :

Bouchard Finlayson

Grape variety:

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol content:

13,5 % by volume

Total acidity:

5,9 g/l

Residual sugar:

3,0 g/l

pH:

3,25

Recommended drinking temperature:

8-10 °C

Filling quantity:

0,75 litres

Allergen:

contains Sulfite

Caloric value per 100 ml:

343 kJ / 82 kcal

Ingredients:

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GTIN/EAN:

6004589000165

Importer:

CS International Wine Depot GmbH
Drosselweg 9
26871 Papenburg

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This creation from Bouchard Finlayson matured for eight months in French oak barrels, with around an eighth of the barrels being new, as Tim James reports in his assessment.

Discover the Crocodile's Lair Kaaimansgat Chardonnay with tandoori salmon, for example with asparagus or sugar snap peas, or with an avocado and prawn salad.

Wine type:

Weißwein

Taste:

trocken

Vintage:

2024

Ageing Potential:

2031

Region:

Hermanus , Kaaimansgat

Country:

Südafrika

Vineyard/Brand :

Bouchard Finlayson

Grape variety:

100% Chardonnay

Alcohol content:

13,5 % by volume

Total acidity:

5,9 g/l

Residual sugar:

3,0 g/l

pH:

3,25

Recommended drinking temperature:

8-10 °C

Filling quantity:

0,75 litres

Allergen:

contains Sulfite

Caloric value per 100 ml:

343 kJ / 82 kcal

Ingredients:

external link

GTIN/EAN:

6004589000165

Importer:

CS International Wine Depot GmbH
Drosselweg 9
26871 Papenburg

Bouchard Finlayson

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