Perfectus Chardonnay 2021

PERFECTUS BACKGROUND
At Simon Tolley Wines, we are firm believers that great wine is made in the vineyard. Each season, no stone is left unturned to grow the best fruit that we can grow. Where particular seasons provide excellent growing conditions, special fruit characters and outstanding wine expressions, Simon puts aside this wine into his premium range of wines called “Perfectus”.

WINEMAKING
Hand-picked grapes were gently whole bunch pressed to seasoned French oak barrels using free-run juice only. A high solid, wild fermentation followed, giving the wine texture and complexity. The wine underwent Malo-lactic fermentation with weekly batonage (stirring) for approximately 9 months before bottling.

CHARACTER
This well-structured wine is aged in high quality French oak (35% new) and delivers layers of cream with hints of nashi pear, white flesh nectarine and lemon oil. These rich aromas are backed up with the beautifully sweet smell of toasted hazelnuts. It has got a rich mouth-texture with a pleasant lemon rind note on the back palate.

RELEASE DATE 18/1/22

ALCOHOL 13.5 % alc/vol