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Crystallum is one of South Africas leading boutique wineries, founded by Peter-Allan and Andrew Finlayson, who are part of the well-known Finlayson winemaking family. The Agnes Chardonnay is named after their great-grandmother and represents a multi-vineyard blend that captures the essence of cool-climate Chardonnay from the Western Cape.
- WINEMAKER: Peter-Allan Finlayson
- FARMING: Sustainable practices, some vineyards are organically farmed, not certified
- VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
- TERROIR: Sourced from multiple cool-climate vineyard sites in the Hemel-en-Aarde and Overberg regions, with granite and sandstone soils contributing to the wines freshness and minerality
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, fermented with wild yeasts in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels (20% new), with partial malolactic fermentation to add texture
- AGING: Aged for 9 months in a mix of stainless steel and French oak (20% new), striking a balance between richness and acidity
- TASTING NOTES: Elegant and well-balanced, with notes of citrus, green apple, and white peach, complemented by subtle oak, vanilla, and a touch of minerality. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with a long, crisp finish
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SCORES / ACCOLADES:
- Tim Atkin MW: 93/100 for its complexity and precision
- Vinous: 92/100 for its freshness and finesse