2024 Chardonnay
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Release Date
September, 2026
Vineyard Location
Babylonstoren Vineyard, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Hermanus,
South Africa
Varietal Composition
Viniculture
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol = 13.0%
pH = 3.30
TA = 7.0 g/L
RS 1.9g/L
Winemakers Notes
This Chardonnay was aged for 10 months in a neutral 400-liter French oak barrel. Sur lies aging with occasional “Bâtonnage”, being mindful of keeping the wine fresh. (The French term for stirring settled lees back into wine). Minimal malolactic fermentation to keep the wine fresh.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of peach, apricot and golden apples are layered with fresh lime zest, subtle creamy notes and a touch of flint and smoke. On the palate, the wine is rich and rounded, with juicy orchard fruit balanced by bright, refreshing acidity. A
subtle mineral character carries through to a long, clean finish, leaving the wine fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced.
Food Suggestions
Enjoy this refreshing wine with light and delicate food such as raw and lightly cooked shellfish, light crab and prawns, steamed or grilled fish, pasta, or risotto with spring vegetables. Only 466 bottles produced.
