Crystallum are making some really classy wines and this is yet another. Stone fruit and ripe citrus with nutty oak and delicate spice on the nose. Fabulous palate that is both rich and fresh, long and textural yet light on its feet! Ripe citrus and stone fruit allied to nutty oak, with fabulous acidity running through, Creamy and rich on the finish, impeccable balance.
"Five different vineyards in Ceres, the Overberg and the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge make up the blend of this pan-regional Chardonnay. Lightly wooded in foudres and larger, older barrels, it carries its full malolactic lightly, showing flavours of lemon butter, stone fruit and citrus zest and a focused, mineral-etched finish. 2024-29" 93 pts Tim Atkin MW South Africa Report 2024
