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Ferrum Chardonnay - 2022

Crystallum

3.80 / 5.0

Region
South Africa » Western Cape » WO Overberg
Type
white still, dry
Producer
Crystallum
Vintage
2022
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13.5
Sugar
2.3
Price
1358 UAH
Cellar
1 bottles
Crystallum Ferrum Chardonnay 2022

The Ferrum Chardonnay is a single-vineyard wine produced by Crystallum from their estate at Shaw's Mountain, located just outside the Hemel-en-Aarde region near Hermanus. The grapes are whole-bunch pressed. Following an overnight rough-settling, the juice is transferred to barrels for fermentation. The fermentation process occurs spontaneously, and the wine is then aged over a period of 10 months in 300 and 500-litre barrels. To enhance its complexity and depth, 20% of these barrels are new oak. This process results in a Chardonnay that is expressive of its unique vineyard origins.

Ratings

3.80 / 5.0750 ml@Lo Bar · A taste of Crystallum

Fell short of expectations, possibly due to its youth. The profile seemed overly simple and uninspiring, with dominant notes of green apricot and lemon, accompanied by a buttery quality. The texture is round and slightly oily, with a persisting good acidity. However, the flavours dissipate quickly, leading to a disappointingly short aftertaste. A second bottle awaits re-evaluation, as this one may have been tasted too early.

Wine #6 on A taste of Crystallum event.