Chardonnay Unoaked

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

Chardonnay grapes from the Franschhoek region, comes from three vineyard sites of 6ha planted in south facing slopes. Planted in 1991 and 1994. The three block are hand harvested separately at optimal ripeness at 21.5B – 22B.

The three parcels of wine are kept separate on the lees for 3 months up until the final blending prior to bottling.

At the cellar the grapes are sorted and de stemmed. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks.

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.