Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon tartare with sesame-crusted warm oyster.

Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Franschhoek region, comes from two vineyard blocks planted in 2003 and 1991 on the farm situated at 350m-450m above sea level. The two block are hand harvested separately at optimal ripeness between 22.5-23.5B.

The wine is kept on the lees for 3 months up until the final bottling.

At the cellar the grapes are sorted and destemmed, 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.