A single vineyard Chardonnay from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Thanks to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, this part of the region enjoys the necessary cooling. This gives the grapes time to ripen and retain their fresh acidity. A textbook example of Chardonnay, in which the butter notes are balanced by a mineral freshness. The 2017 Reserve Chardonnay has a good nose. The Chardonnay opens with a classic expression of French oak, tropical fruit, fresh fruity fruit and delicious candied citrus. In the mouth we notice the use of French oak, so a bit of butter, brioche comes back. The wine is elegant and medium to full bodied with a structure that is balanced with a bright, fresh acidity, ending with a long finish. This delicious Chardonnay spent ten months in French oak barrels, 40% new and only around 10,000 bottles have been produced.
