Crystallum Ferrum Chardonnay 2023 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Overberg
R735
‘Grapes from what is provisionally called Shaw’s Mountain just outside the ward of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Matured for 10 months in 300- and 500-litre barrels, 20% new. Forthcoming aromatics of lime, lemon and some struck-match reduction. Excellent fruit density, lively acidity and a pithy finish. Vivid and direct. Alc: 13.38%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 95/100
'Ferrum uses grapes from a vineyard that sits just beyond the boundary of the Hemel-en- Aarde Ridge and was grafted over from Sauvignon Blanc in 2018. Smart choice. This has subtle 10% new Austrian oak, good breadth and texture, an appropriately ferrous undertone and flavours of pear, lemongrass and patisserie spices. 2024-30' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 93/100
'Ferrum uses grapes from a vineyard that sits just beyond the boundary of the Hemel-en- Aarde Ridge and was grafted over from Sauvignon Blanc in 2018. Smart choice. This has subtle 10% new Austrian oak, good breadth and texture, an appropriately ferrous undertone and flavours of pear, lemongrass and patisserie spices. 2024-30' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 93/100
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Peter-Allan Finlayson |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Blend information | 100% Chardonnay |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Rating | CE 95 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 2.6 g/L | TA: 6.3 g/L | PH: 3.29 |
| Producer information | Crystallum, based in Walker Bay, South Africa, is a family-run and privately-owned winery which began in 2007. 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. They specialise in the Burgundian varieties, and follow a low intervention winemaking approach. Peter-Allan Finlayson is a leader in producing some of the finest modern-day SA Pinots. Neal Martin says of their wines, ‘These are some of South Africa's finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.’. |
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