Wine Article
2020 Prophets Rock Chardonnay Cuvée Aux Antipodes Blanc
Last edited on 1/1/2024 by LindsayM
This is the only version of this article / View version history
Winemaker’s Notes
“This wine is the reflect of the Clutha River flowing just below, mineral, transparent and luminous. There is nothing exotic, “artificial” or “made up” about the expression of this wine. That shows again the link between what is emanating from the land, the feeling you have from it and the expression of the wines.” – François Millet.
All elements of the winemaking are directed by François who has formed a consistent approach to this parcel since 2018.
A strong focus on viticulture is the foundation of the winemaking approach. Yields are consistently managed to 25-30hl/ha or approximately 3.5-4ton/ha.
The handpicked fruit is whole-bunch pressed and fermented in barrel using only indigenous ‘wild’ yeast. The wine then spends 17 months in barrel (16% new) and undergoes indigenous malolactic fermentation. The wine is bottled unfiltered under Diam cork.
Decant for full expression in its youth and cellar with confidence for 10+ years from vintage.
Details
Type: White
Varietal : Chardonnay
Region Central OtagoAppellation: Cromwell/Lowburn/Pisa
Vintage : 2020
“This wine is the reflect of the Clutha River flowing just below, mineral, transparent and luminous. There is nothing exotic, “artificial” or “made up” about the expression of this wine. That shows again the link between what is emanating from the land, the feeling you have from it and the expression of the wines.” – François Millet.
All elements of the winemaking are directed by François who has formed a consistent approach to this parcel since 2018.
A strong focus on viticulture is the foundation of the winemaking approach. Yields are consistently managed to 25-30hl/ha or approximately 3.5-4ton/ha.
The handpicked fruit is whole-bunch pressed and fermented in barrel using only indigenous ‘wild’ yeast. The wine then spends 17 months in barrel (16% new) and undergoes indigenous malolactic fermentation. The wine is bottled unfiltered under Diam cork.
Decant for full expression in its youth and cellar with confidence for 10+ years from vintage.
Details
Type: White
Varietal : Chardonnay
Region Central OtagoAppellation: Cromwell/Lowburn/Pisa
Vintage : 2020