{"product_id":"chamonix-troika-2022","title":"Chamonix Troika 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eThe Chamonix Troika 2022 is the flagship Bordeaux-style blend from Chamonix Wine Farm, an estate situated on the steep slopes of the Mont Rochelle mountains in Franschhoek. The property forms part of the historic Huguenot farm \u003cem data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eLa Cotte\u003c\/em\u003e, first granted in 1688, and today comprises roughly 300 hectares with about 50 hectares planted to vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eSince the 1990s, owner Chris Hellinger has overseen the replanting of the farm with classic French varieties well suited to the estate’s mountain-influenced terroir. Vineyards planted on south- and south-west-facing slopes benefit from stony, clay-rich soils and cooling breezes descending from the surrounding mountains. These conditions help maintain acidity and aromatic complexity while allowing Bordeaux varieties to ripen fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eFor Troika 2022, the grapes are hand-harvested and berry-sorted before fermentation in a mix of stainless steel, wooden fermenters and concrete tanks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for around 18 months in French oak barrels (about 50% new oak), with each component aged separately before the final blend is assembled prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eThe resulting wine is structured and layered, combining the aromatic lift of Cabernet Franc with the depth of Cabernet Sauvignon and the richness of Merlot and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eDeep ruby-mulberry with a dense core and youthful brightness in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eAromatic and layered, showing blackberry, ripe cherry and dark plum alongside notes of vanilla, tobacco leaf and forest floor. Subtle oak spice adds complexity without overshadowing the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eFull-bodied and structured with ripe, polished tannins. Concentrated dark berry fruit is supported by savoury herbal nuances and hints of cedar and spice. The wine shows both richness and freshness, with Cabernet Franc contributing lift and Cabernet Sauvignon providing backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eLong and persistent, finishing with dark fruit, gentle oak spice and a lingering savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chamonix Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45240792023219,"sku":"RW2228BB19","price":435.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/ChamonixTroika2022_Diners_0a2be9db-0870-4d0f-bd70-194d6cf7a012.jpg?v=1771484810","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/chamonix-troika-2022","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}