{"product_id":"glenelly-estate-reserve-chardonnay-2022","title":"Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eGlenelly Estate, set on the slopes of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, was revitalised by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, former owner of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. Her influence is clear: a focus on structure, elegance and age-worthiness, rather than overt richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThe vineyards benefit from decomposed granite and sandstone soils, along with cooler mountain slopes that slow ripening and preserve natural acidity. In the cellar, the Estate Reserve Chardonnay is whole-bunch pressed and naturally fermented in French oak, with around 11 months on lees and restrained use of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eThis is a Chardonnay shaped as much by discipline as by fruit - aiming for balance, texture and a clear sense of place rather than weight alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eBright straw to light gold, with a clear, luminous appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eCitrus peel, lime zest and quince lead, followed by hints of baked apple, butterscotch and subtle vanilla spice from oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a creamy, lees-driven texture balanced by firm acidity. Flavours of citrus, underripe pineapple and stone fruit are supported by mineral notes and gentle oak tones of almond and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eLong and focused, with lingering citrus, light spice and a persistent mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine-of-the-Month Club","offers":[{"title":"White Dry \/ White","offer_id":45027644440755,"sku":"WW2240CH31","price":360.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/glenelly-estate-reserve-chardonnay-2022.jpg?v=1758713845","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/glenelly-estate-reserve-chardonnay-2022","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}