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The Agnes Chardonnay - 2022

Crystallum

4.00 / 5.0

Region
South Africa » WO Western Cape
Type
white still, dry
Producer
Crystallum
Vintage
2022
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13
Sugar
2.8
Price
998 UAH
Cellar
not available
Crystallum The Agnes Chardonnay 2022

The Agnes Chardonnay is a tribute to Agnes Floyd, the great-grandmother of the winemakers, known for her robust character and the distinction of being one of the first women in Cape Town to have a driver's licence. This Chardonnay, a blend from multiple vineyards, is crafted to mirror Agnes' resilience and strength, with each contributing vineyard adding complexity to the wine.

The grapes for this wine are carefully selected from the Hemel-en-Aarde and Overberg regions. In the winemaking process, the whole grape clusters are transferred directly from harvesting to the press, with the juice then moved to a settling tank. The wine undergoes natural fermentation in 228 and 500-litre French oak barrels, as well as in larger foudres, and is aged in these vessels for 9 months prior to bottling.

Ratings

4.00 / 5.0750 ml@Lo Bar · A taste of Crystallum

A well-crafted Chardonnay, exhibiting brioche, yellow fruits, and shell notes with a buttery texture. Slightly oxidative, yet pleasantly so. It maintains a good balance and acidity. Stylish and neat, it strikes a balance between complexity and approachability, far from being a simple offering.

Wine #5 on A taste of Crystallum event.