Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay 2009

A dry rewarding vintage for this Chardonnay, which is year by year recognized for its characteristic layered "seamless" quality.This wine presents pages of different taste sensations.

First creamy yeast, followed by mild wood tones surrounded by vanilla and aromatic layers of apricot and cantaloupe. Finally resonating a long citrus and quince finish.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard

winemaker : Peter Finlayson

wine of origin : Walker Bay

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2 g/l pH : 3.35 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 - Commended
Classic Wine Trophy: White Wine Category - Silver

ageing : Longevity and ageing will enhance completely!

in the vineyard : The name originates from the historical mission hospital established by Moravian Missionary Peter Leitner who adopted this beautiful valley to establish a place of caring for the infirm-finally described as a leper colony.

in the cellar : A very distinctive and specific terroir component reflects true to type and the tradition of maintaining 30 % new best French Oak with a total of seven months maturation.

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