{"product_id":"chardonnay-2023-1-bottle","title":"FRANCIS WINES 2023 CHARDONNAY","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003c\/em\u003e Complex and layered, with a subtle expression of oak framing chalky, pithy undertones. Notes of lemon, acacia blossom and nougat unfold with quiet intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003c\/em\u003e Vibrant and linear, showing abundant white pear and lime pith. Precise and crystalline, drawing out exceptional poise and balance on a long, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled seafood, roasted chicken, or creamy pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERVE AT\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e Babylon Vineyards, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/strong\u003e Shale soils of the Bokkeveld Series, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpicked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight. Bunches are destemmed and whole berries gently pressed in a pneumatic press, then cold-settled and transferred to barrel for spontaneous natural fermentation. The wine rests on its lees for 16 months in seasoned 500-litre French oak barrels, after which the finest barrels are selected and blended for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DETAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcohol 13.5% · Residual Sugar 1.9 g\/l · Total Acidity 6.8 g\/l · pH 3.19 Maturation: 16 months in seasoned 500-litre French oak Production: 1,929 bottles Released: 25 November 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francis Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50343271760176,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/7491\/8704\/files\/16_83f4e559-d848-4254-8eca-026fd75cbfd6.png?v=1776098617","url":"https:\/\/franciswines.com\/products\/chardonnay-2023-1-bottle","provider":"Francis Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}