Chardonnay Reserve

Most types of fish, especially shellfish, also buttery/creamy dishes.

Chardonnay grapes from the Franschhoek region, comes from a one Ha block planted in 2008 on South facing slopes situated in die middle of the farm at 400m above sea level. This vineyard is in the warmer area on the farm.

75% of the juice is fermented and matured in French oak for 14 months with 40% being new oak and 35% second fill, 25% fermented and matured in concrete eggs for 14 months. The wine is kept on the lees for 85 days with the lees being stirred once a week.

The grapes are handpicked from one single block of Chardonnay on the estate. The grapes are whole bunch pressed. The juice is settled in stainless tanks for one day.

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.