Crystallum The Agnes Chardonnay 2023
$320
Crystallum The Agnes Chardonnay 2023
Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa
The Agnes Chardonnay is named after our Great Grandmother, Agnes Floyd, who arrived in South Africa at the tender age of 14. Sturdy in build and character, she is reputed to be the first lady to have had a driver’s licence in the city of Cape Town. This multiple vineyard blend is made to reflect the resilience and strength of Agnes, with each vineyard contributing complexity to the final wine.
A precise and linear expression of chardonnay from five sites. The nose shows pineapple, light butterscotch, oatmeal and lemon peel while the palate is zippy and textured – lime, quince and forelle pear the leading flavours. A Chablis-like oyster shell minerality refines the finish.
Alc: 13.3%
Only 11 left in stock
Winery Profile
Crystallum is a family-run and privately-owned winery based in the Walker Bay region of South Africa.
Brothers Andrew and Peter-Allan are the third generation of Finlayson winemakers and sons of the man who pioneered Pinot Noir winemaking in the Hemel-en-Aarde region. Andrew is an architect by training and Peter-Allan a student of philosophy and economics, but it didn’t take long for the lure of wine to take effect, with Andrew drawn to the vineyards and Peter-Allan to the cellar.
The company was founded in 2007 when it produced just over four thousand bottles of Sauvignon Blanc. The following vintage saw the introduction of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and Crystallum now produces these Burgundian varieties exclusively, making up its collection with multi-vineyard blends and single-vineyard wines.
Related products
Stonier
Hans Herzog Estate
Circe Hillcrest
Large Format
Stonier
Bellingham Wines
Kumeu River Wines
Collector's Selection
Yering Station
Yering Station
Hartenberg Estate