South Africa / Franschhoek
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Cape Chamonix
Franschhoek
Viticulture
Chardonnay grapes from the Franschhoek region. Planted on South, South-East facing slopes at 350m-400m above sea level. Average age of the vines used is 13 years old. Only 10,000 bottles produced.
Vinification
The grapes are handpicked from three different Chardonnay blocks on the estate. The grapes are destemmed and pressed. The juice is settled in stainless steel tanks for one day and then fermented and matured in French oak for 12 months with 15% being new oak.