{"product_id":"jordan-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-2024","title":"Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eJordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024 is a stylish South African white wine that combines richness, elegance, and a clear sense of place. Barrel-fermented in fine French oak, it reflects the Jordan family’s dedication to world-class winemaking in Stellenbosch, a region that has helped define premium Chardonnay in South Africa since the early 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Chardonnay shows a bright, polished character with a generous, textured feel. The nose opens with inviting notes of lemon biscuit, ripe citrus, and slightly overripe orange, layered with subtle oak influence and a creamy, lees-driven complexity.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied yet refined, balancing ripe fruit with freshness and a smooth, elegant structure. The nine months of sur lie ageing add depth and a supple mouthfeel, while the French oak brings gentle spice and a rounded finish. Enjoy now for its vivid fruit and texture, or cellar it for a few more years to let the complexity evolve further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand between 7 February and 12 March from selected Chardonnay parcels in Stellenbosch. The juice was fermented in 228-litre French oak barrels sourced from Burgundy, allowing the wine to build texture and complexity from the start. It then matured sur lie in barrel for nine months, with occasional bâtonnage to enhance richness, mouthfeel, and aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roast chicken, grilled lobster, creamy seafood pasta, seared scallops, or dishes with buttery sauces and subtle oak-friendly richness. Serve chilled at 10–12°C, and decanting is not necessary, though allowing the wine a little time in the glass will help its aromas open up fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch has been crafting premium wines since 1993 and is widely respected for its commitment to precision, quality, and site expression. The estate is known for producing wines that combine New World fruit with classic European structure, and Jordan’s Chardonnay in particular has earned a strong reputation among South Africa’s leading white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255441936721,"sku":"XW-62009","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/jordan-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-2024_62009_1_b653a815-3c5f-4d91-bf5a-f72f2508ebc9.webp?v=1783458908","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/jordan-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}