Plantagenet Three Lions
The Plantagenet's were the first truly armigerous royal dynasty of England meaning they were entitled to strike and bear various coats of arms. The arms of this noble, later royal, family, "Gules, three lions passant guardant", termed colloquially "the arms of England" were first adopted by King Richard the Lionheart (1189 - 1199), son of King Henry ll of England (1154 - 1189), son of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou (1113/17 - 1151).
These Three Lions signified royalty, history, power and a code of conduct that was instantly recognized wherever they were displayed.
So too with this range of wines. They are from the oldest established winery in the Great Southern - they are wines with power and provenance. The Three Lion coat of arms of Plantagenet Wines is a recognized symbol of quality and prestige.
Tasting Notes
Grapes/Blend
100% Chardonnay
pH
3.39
Acid (g/L)
6.37
Vinification
A variety of winemaking techniques were employed to create this wine. A larger proportion of machine-harvested fruit is gently pressed with one third of clean juice fermented in stainless steel and two thirds fermented in third fill oak barrels. A smaller proportion is hand picked and whole bunch pressed, undergoing wild fermentation in oak and stirring on lees for 9 months. Malolactic fermentation is not encouraged. The resultant blend is a contemporary style of Chardonnay that is complex and yet fruit driven.
Starbright, pale lemon. Aromas of citrus peel, white peach, guava, and jasmine. A fresh vibrant wine with notes of white peach, lemon brulee, fresh nougat and subtle spice. Well integrated fruit and oak, with lees adding a great mouthfeel. An excellent example of a cool climate Chardonnay with minimal oak intervention.
Food Matching
Grilled salmon with pear and rocket salad.
Vintage Notes
A dry Winter and mild Spring was followed by a warm growing season with welcome rainfall in December and January leading to full, healthy canopies enabling excellent yields and great flavour development.
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