South Africa / Franschhoek
Add to my wine list2020 Chamonix Chardonnay Reserve
Cape Chamonix
Franschhoek
The wine has a bright straw colour and exquisite aroma, with scents reminiscent of Stone fruit, citrus, and oatmeal. Well-structured and minerally with flavours of lime and toasted almonds on the palate.
Vinification
The grapes are handpicked from one single block of Chardonnay on the estate. The grapes are whole bunch pressed. The juice is settled in stainless tanks for one day. 75% fermented and matured in French oak for 14 months with 40% being new oak and 35% second fill, 25% fermented and matured in concrete eggs for 14 months. The wine is kept on the lees for 90 days with the lees being stirred once a week.
Recommendation
A great match for dishes such as grilled or seared scallops, or a simple roast chicken. Can also be delicious with dishes showcasing wild mushrooms or white truffles or anything with a nutty note. Prime drinking begins at 3-4 years and will mature in the bottle for many years.