Chardonnay Unwooded

Well suited to seafood, grilled fish, sushi, chicken dishes, fresh salads and light pasta. Its bright acidity and clean profile also make it an excellent aperitif.

Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in Franschhoek, benefiting from mountain-influenced conditions that support slow, even ripening. The combination of warm days and cooler nights helps retain acidity and freshness, essential for producing an unwooded Chardonnay with balance and varietal definition.

The wine is matured in stainless steel on fine lees for a short period prior to bottling to add subtle texture while maintaining freshness and aromatic purity.

The wine is produced without oak influence. Grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures to preserve primary fruit aromas and freshness. Winemaking focuses on minimal intervention and clarity of expression.

Our wines are made using two noble cultivars, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The structure of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Chardonnay bring balance to our wines and a freshness to our Méthode Cap Classique. Our Méthode Cap Classique and related wines are produced under Pierre Jourdan, the name of the French Huguenot to whom the farm was granted in 1694. Our still wines are produced under the name of Haute Cabrière, paying tribute to Pierre Jourdan’s home town in France.