Reserve Fromenteau Chardonnay
2011 Chardonnay, Orange, New England, New South Wales
"A blend of Orange and New England fruit, early-picked to preserve acidity. White peach, honeydew melon and citrus are the major flavour contributors, the oak influence subtle. An easy access, but elegant, wine." - Halliday Wine Companion
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Details
- RegionOrange, New England, New South Wales
- Vintage2011
- TypeWhite Wine
- VarietyChardonnay
- Volume750ml
- Alcohol Volume12%
- pH
3.50
- Standard Drinks7.1
- Acidity
6.5g/L
- Residual Sugar
0.5g/L
- ClosureScrewCap
- Bottling Date
16/05/2012
- Tasting Notes
Original: Aromas of lifted green apple, peach, and moderate creamy vanilla. The palate is lean and complex, expressing honeydew melon and nectarine flavours, which combine with the subtle French oak and a lingering finish.
Current: Aromas of toasted nutmeg, lemon, rockmelon, with a hint of honeysuckle. The palate expresses toffee with a hint of lemon, and still lean yet smooth.
- Colour
Original: Pale straw yellow.
Current: Straw gold.
- Serving Temperature
8°C
- Cellaring
Enjoy now.
- Story
‘Fromenteau’ is the historical French name for the chardonnay grape, meaning ‘golden grain/golden berry’. It referred to wheat, and the chardonnay grapes that are small and golden in colour.
John made this personal discovery back in 1980 when he was asked by Murray Tyrell for research about the origins of Chardonnay - predominantly from Burgundy. While pouring over pages and books John found the term Fromenteau and decided then that one day his Reserve wine would be listed under this moniker.
John Cassegrain earned his stripes with Chardonnay at Tyrell’s during this pioneering stage. What John learned during this time has inspired the bottles you are sampling now.
This variety is special to Cassegrain Wines, as Chardonnay was a part of our first vintage 40 years ago.