Chardonnay

White fish, Roast chicken, Shellfish, Roasted squash or pumpkin risotto

The grapes were carefully selected from two unique sites – one located in the Helderberg Planted in 2011 at 120 meter above sea level and one on the higher slopes of the Simonsberg planted in 2014 at 350m above sea level respectively. These sites all have decomposed granite soils in common. The granite soils always deliver powerful wines, but each vineyard expresses this differently. Picked on the 1st of February the rich and fully golden Chardonnay from the Simonsberg brought ripe aromas and full body to the wine. Picked on the 2nd of February the grapes from the Helderberg brought citrus and freshness to the blend. The aim was capturing the essence of Stellenbosch Chardonnay with a combination of steely lime and rich stone fruit.

Partial malolactic fermentation took place during maturation in barrel. The wine was kept on the gross lees until bottling on 20 November 2023.

The grapes were whole bunch pressed and settled cold for 2 days. It was fermented in 300 litre barrels of which one was new French oak. During the stormy part of fermentation, the barrels were racked and returned to the barrels to control fermentation and to blend the new oak component into all the barrels. After fermentation the barrels were topped from the new oak barrel on ensure a more even distribution of the 25% new oak.

The Theatre of Wine Belle Montagne is an experience that elevates the expected and delivers the exceptional. This is a pleasure reserved strictly for those who are drawn to rarity. Our wines reflect a South African heritage, reimagined for the most discerning collectors. From our acclaimed terroirs to the considered detailing of our limited releases, Belle Montagne is a brand forged from a passion to create the most coveted, sought-after wines from the African continent. The Collection Belle Montagne is crafted from premium parcels of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz. Each hand-numbered bottle is a collector’s edition – that belongs in a Theatre of Wine.