Lismore Reserve Chardonnay 2022 vs Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Sous Frétille', Domaine Rapet Père & Fils 2022
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Lismore Reserve Chardonnay 2022 currently starts £0.61 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £54.99 | £55.60 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Lismore | Domaine Rapet |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Lismore Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Lismore Estate Vineyards was founded by Californian Samantha O’Keefe, who discovered an ideal cool-climate terroir at the foothills of the dramatic South African mountain ranges. Passion and precision in vineyard management have produced wines that are rich, expressive, and handcrafted with care. Vintage The 2022 vintage followed a challenging period after a fire in 2019 destroyed part of the vineyards and all finished wines. Grapes were carefully sourced from remaining estate plots in Stellenbosch and supplemented with 15% from the upper Hemel-en-Aarde valley in Hermanus, which bore similar characteristics to the lost vineyard. This vintage demonstrates a complex, cool-climate expression, with excellent balance and concentration. Vineyard Vines are planted at 300 metres above sea level, benefiting from winter snow-chilled soils and summer sun exposure. The terroir combines mountain slopes, well-drained soils, and a maritime influence from the Cape South Coast, producing grapes with remarkable freshness, acidity, and aromatic intensity. Winemaking Grapes were hand-picked at optimal ripeness and whole-bunch pressed, extracting juice at a gentle rate of 600 litres per tonne. Fermentation occurred naturally in 300-litre French oak barrels, with 5% new oak, emphasising freshness, fruit purity, and acidity over overt oak influence. The wine was matured on its lees, adding texture and depth without masking the varietal character. Tasting Notes The wine offers a complex bouquet of apricot, mandarin, orange zest, and white peach, layered with brioche, honey, and walnut nuances. The palate is vibrant, mineral-driven, and lively, with crisp acidity and a long, elegant citrus and toasted hazelnut finish. Grape Variety 100% Chardonnay
Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Sous Frétille', Domaine Rapet Père & Fils 2022
Domaine Rapet Père Et Fils' lineage can be traced back to at least 1765 thanks to a dated, silver tastevin much treasured by the family. Rapet is one of the most ancient families of the Côte D’Or and the estate is now under the control of Vincent Rapet and his charming wife Sylvette who manage the 20 hectares with skill and a keen eye to nature. Based in the village of Pernand-Vergelesses, Domaine Rapet’s vineyards lie on and around the hill of Corton.
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