Hartenberg "The Eleanor" Chardonnay 2020 [TA 94]

The Eleanor Chardonnay honours the matriarch of the Finlayson

family who, with her husband Maurice, owned Hartenberg Estate

(then "Montagne") from 1948 to 1977. Strong and resolute in

character, yet always sophisticated and poised, who better

personifies our super-premium Chardonnay?

TASTING NOTES:

The bouquet is flush with fresh aromas of citrus and lanolin,

finishing on an enticing floral note. The aroma evolves in

glass, developing hints of pastries. The citrus freshness carries

through to an elegant and balanced palate. Good acidity

met by biscotti and stone fruit and a long finish.

TECHNICAL & PRODUCTION:

Barrel Ageing 11 months in 228L French oak barriques,

35% new, 25% second fill, balance on third

fill

Maturation Up to 15 years from vintage

Alcohol 13.0% by volume

Residual Sugar 2,1 g/l

Total Acid 7,1 g/l

pH 3,24

AWARDS:

2020 94 points Tim Atkin