Chardonnay

Herb-crusted cod with a pea puree.

Chardonnay grapes from the Franschhoek region, Planted on South, South-East facing slopes at 350m-400m above sea level. Average age of the vines used is 13 years old.

Matured in French oak for 12 months with 15% being new oak.

The grapes are handpicked from three different Chardonnay block on the estate. The grapes are de stemmed and pressed. The juice is settled in stainless tanks for one day and then fermented.

Chamonix is a Franschhoek wine estate set against the Mont Rochelle mountain, with vineyards planted to classic French varieties and shaped by cool breezes and stony clay-rich soils. Known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, the estate produces mountain-influenced wines with freshness, structure and clear Franschhoek character.