Unoaked Chardonnay - Jordan

IN SHORT

📍 Stellenbosch · Chardonnay 100%
Aged exclusively in stainless steel
4 months on fine lees

Why we like it

It demonstrates that a great Chardonnay doesn't need wood. Inspired by the Chablis style, it focuses entirely on freshness, precision, and fruit purity. An elegant, mineral, and gastronomic white, perfect for those seeking a crisp and refined Chardonnay.

Wine Profile

The bouquet opens with lemon zest, pink grapefruit, and white flowers, followed by delicate notes of orchard fruit and yellow-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it is fresh, linear, and vibrant, with a pleasant creaminess from aging on fine lees. Hints of apricot and lime sorbet accompany a long, clean, and mineral finish, immediately inviting another sip.

The Jordan Signature

For this Chardonnay, Jordan completely eschews oak, allowing the Stellenbosch Kloof terroir and the varietal to express themselves without filters. After natural cold clarification, the wine ferments in stainless steel with selected yeasts and remains four months on fine lees, with periodic bâtonnage to enrich its structure while maintaining freshness and aromatic precision.

Food Pairing

Perfect with oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, sushi, ceviche, vegetable risottos, roasted chicken, and fresh cheeses.

Serving

Serve at 8-10°C in a medium-sized white wine glass.

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Technical Sheet

Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 13%
Residual sugar: 3.2 g/l
Total acidity: 6.0 g/l
pH: 3.48