{"product_id":"jordan-nine-yards-chardonnay-2024","title":"Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJordan Nine Yards Chardonnay is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from South Africa produced by Jordan. Made from Chardonnay grapes, it stands out for its layered aromatic profile, blending notes of butter, ripe peach and fresh citrus with delicate spicy hints. On the palate, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals its full breadth, offering a rich and creamy texture supported by pronounced minerality. The persistent finish, with elegant toasted nuances, pairs perfectly with shellfish, black rice dishes and \u003cstrong\u003efirm-fleshed fish\u003c\/strong\u003e baked in a salt crust, as well as cheese selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white originates from the slopes of \u003cstrong\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Western Cape, an outstanding wine region influenced by constant ocean breezes. The vineyards benefit from a \u003cstrong\u003ecool Mediterranean climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an eastern exposure at an altitude between 250 and 280 metres. Morning mists help to moderate temperatures during ripening, preserving the grapes' natural acidity. The vines are rooted in \u003cstrong\u003edecomposed granite soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a geological matrix that imparts pronounced savouriness and refined elegance to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are destemmed and pressed before beginning alcoholic fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, some of which are new. The process combines selected yeasts and spontaneous fermentation by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring precise aromatic definition. The wine then matures for ten months on its \u003cstrong\u003efine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial step for enhancing structural roundness and aromatic integration. The result is a complex and persistent wine, characterised by fine, vibrant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNine Yards Chardonnay 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the pinnacle of the family-run Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, where world-class excellence has been produced since 1993. This label, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e92 points by Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e, originates from the finest plots situated on east-facing granite soils. The meticulous production process includes mixed fermentation and \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for ten months in exquisite French oak barrels. The result is a creamy, elegant wine with superb minerality, winner of the gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47779252502699,"sku":"62611","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/jordan-nine-yards-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}