Marjan Simcic
BRDA Cru Selection Chardonnay 2024
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Slovenia (Slovenia) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Prolonged ageing in 3,000-litre truncated conical oak vats for approximately 15–21 months, followed by resting in the bottle. |
- Type: Still dry white wine made from 100% Chardonnay from the Brda Hills, Slovenia
- Vinification: Fermentation in oak barrels, 24 hours on the skins; unfiltered
- Flavour: Apple, cashew and citrus; full-bodied structure, pronounced freshness and a mineral finish
- Soil: 35–49 year old vines at 150–250 metres on mineral-rich calcareous marl soils
- Pairings: Serve at 6–8°C with mature cheeses, beef and fatty fish
Description
What type of wine it is
Marjan Simčič's Cru Selection Chardonnay is a still white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in Slovenia. An authentic expression of the Primorska Goriška Brda denomination, it is distinguished by an aromatic profile centred on hints of apple, cashew and citrus, well-balanced by refined toasted notes. On the palate, it is dry, with a full and intense body, characterised by an elegant freshness and a marked mineral texture. The winemaking, which includes spontaneous fermentation and a measured spell in oak barrels, gives this white wine great structure and a remarkable potential for long-term evolution.
Where it comes from
The grapes destined for this label come from the renowned Brda area, located on the western border of Slovenia, within the prestigious crus of Medana Jama and Plešivo. The vineyards, aged between thirty-five and forty-nine years, are situated at an altitude of 150-250 metres above sea level, benefiting from excellent south-west and south-east sun exposure. The determining factor of this territory is the soil composition, locally called opoka, consisting of marl, slate and sandstone of calcareous origin. This mineral-rich soil guarantees the vines an ideal environment for root development, directly influencing the decisive savouriness and dry persistence that characterise the final sip.
How it is produced
The production process begins in mid-September with a rigorous manual harvest, aimed at selecting only the bunches that have reached optimal ripeness. In the cellar, after a soft pressing, spontaneous fermentation is initiated by indigenous yeasts, accompanied by a brief maceration on the skins of about twenty-four hours. This delicate phase takes place entirely in truncated-conical oak barrels. Ageing continues within the same barrels for approximately fifteen months, imparting smoothness and complexity, before completing the cycle with an adequate rest in the bottle. To preserve the organoleptic characteristics and natural density intact, the wine is bottled without filtration.
History and curiosities
Originating from the Slovenian area of Brda (Collio), the Domaine Marjan Simcic BRDA Cru Selection Chardonnay 2024 celebrates the tradition of a family dedicated to viticulture since 1860. This 100% Chardonnay originates from historic vineyards at an altitude of 150-250 metres, with vines aged between 35 and 49 years. An expression of the I.G. Primorska Goriška Brda, the wine boasts a centuries-old winemaking history and an exceptional ageing potential exceeding 15 years.
Awards
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2024
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2008
- Oenologist: Marjan Simčič
- Hectares: 18
Marjan`s story, which was told and implemented through his wines in the past 20 years, in the year 2008 was brought to such perfection to present to public the result of his devotion - a new line of top quality wines ''Opoka''.
Along the wines’ structure we can follow the intertwining of long-lasting winemaker’s experience, signature of his character and all the best offered by the Brda terroir. In Brda jargon Opoka means marl of aeolian sediment very poor in organic structure, whereas very rich with mineral salts. Read more
| Name | Domaine Marjan Simcic BRDA Cru Selection Chardonnay 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Region | Slovenia |
| Vendor | Marjan Simcic |
| Story | History and curiosities Originating from the Slovenian area of Brda (Collio), the Domaine Marjan Simcic BRDA Cru Selection Chardonnay 2024 celebrates the tradition of a family dedicated to viticulture since 1860. This 100% Chardonnay originates from historic vineyards at an altitude of 150-250 metres, with vines aged between 35 and 49 years. An expression of the I.G. Primorska Goriška Brda, the wine boasts a centuries-old winemaking history and an exceptional ageing potential exceeding 15 years. |
| Origin | Brda (Collio), Slovenia |
| Soil composition | Marl, slate and sandstone (opoka); calcareous and marly soils |
| Harvest | Manual harvest in mid-September |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in truncated conical oak vats, with short maceration/skin contact and without filtration |
| Wine making | Hand-harvesting in mid-September with bunch selection; gentle pressing with a pneumatic press; maceration/skin contact (approx. 24 hours, up to 2 days depending on the source) and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 3,000-litre truncated conical oak vats; extended ageing in oak (approx. 15–21 months) followed by resting in the bottle; unfiltered. |
| Aging | Prolonged ageing in 3,000-litre truncated conical oak vats for approximately 15–21 months, followed by resting in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |