2022 Ferrum Chardonnay, Crystallum, Walker Bay

2022 Ferrum Chardonnay, Crystallum, Walker Bay

From a single vineyard owned by Crystallum, this is so lean and focussed, and is all about mineral complexity and apple blossom notes. There's a little smokiness, and a hint of reduction. This is a Chardonnay built for the long haul.

Critic score
95/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    South Africa
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2033info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

Tasting notes

Ferrum hails from a vineyard just beyond the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge that was grafted over from Sauvignon Blanc to Chardonnay in 2018. Leesy, layered and complex, it combines aromas of oatmeal and patisserie spices with a palate of kelp, oyster shell and lemon zest. 2024-29

Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (September 2023)
95/100

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