Lismore Reserve Chardonnay 2022 vs Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru 'Sous Frétille', Domaine Rapet Père & Fils 2023
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 2023
Domaine Rapet, located on the edge of the Hautes-Côtes d’Or, operates with a clear commitment to organic viticulture, with all vineyards certified as such. The domaine’s holdings include a significant proportion of vines planted in 1960, now providing the estate with mature, low-yielding vineyards that yield concentrated and terroir-expressive fruit. "Situated on the hill beneath the Notre Dame de Bonnes Espérances, this cuvée boasts a dense and powerful profile. The palate reveals notes of white pepper, a hint of salinity, and a textured minerality. This is a wine of great intensity and length, with a filigree structure that promises excellent ageing potential." Our note The viticultural approach is meticulous, with leaf removal carried out for both red and white grape varieties. This technique ensures optimal ripening conditions by improving sunlight exposure and air circulation within the canopy, thereby reducing disease pressure. During vinification, approximately 70% of the grapes are destemmed, while the remaining 30% are left as whole bunches, contributing to additional aromatic complexity and fine tannin structure. In the cellar, Domaine Rapet favours a gravity-flow system to minimise mechanical handling and preserve the integrity of the fruit. The fermentations are gentle, with no punch-downs, aiming for a more delicate extraction. Ageing is carried out in a diverse range of vessels, including large 1,200-litre foudres, 650-litre barrels, concrete eggs, and 750-litre amphorae. This nuanced use of different materials and volumes allows for precision in highlighting the character of each cuvée, balancing fruit purity with textural complexity.
Prices and availability reflect the latest tracked merchant checks and may change before checkout.