ade for 100% from the Chardonnay, the finest among the grape varieties, this sparkling wine has the soft personality which is typical of this grape. A clear, soft yellow colour with a rich and abundant formation of bubbles gives it its festive appearance. Its fragrance is fresh and subtle with a delicate perfume of spring blossom and ripe fruit. In its refreshing and charming flavour the fruit is delicately highlighted by an elegant sour touch which equally provides a pleasant taste.
During the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately pressed by a computer-controlled membrane press. The fermentation takes place in rustproof steel containers of which the temperature is constantly controlled.
After the bottling, the storage in air conditioned cellars is essential. The clearing of the wine is done by rotating the bottles in a gyropallet, after which the bottles stay at least another three months in the cellars before leaving the estate as Chardonnay Meerdael Brut.
2006-04-22
