PC Chardonnay

It will complement most fish dishes or can be enjoyed with lighter meat dishes and creamy pasta.

The ripening period began slowly in 2022 with a few heat spells in the first few months of the year, the grapes ripened quickly and dropped a bit of their natural acidity. The younger block, planted on sandstone, brings a leaner palate and freshness to the blend, while the older block, on granite, brings more weight, texture, and density.

Whole bunch pressed. Partial natural ferment. Left on lees for 11 months. 50% completed MLF. 13% new oak. Rest in older 500L and 300L barrels.

Between two mighty oceans on the southern tip of Africa lies the historic Saxenburg Wine Farm. Here memory and the seasons conspire with the cellarmaster’s craft to produce unique wines of consistent and exceptional quality. For centuries wayfarers bound for the East Indies found hospitality and relief at the Fairest Cape. At Saxenburg we extend this tradition and invite you to visit our world.