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The Agnes Chardonnay
2022
4.0
998 UAHQPR 1.04Region
South Africa › WO Western Cape
Type
white · still
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
2.8 g/L
Tasting Notes(1)
4.0
A well-crafted Chardonnay, exhibiting brioche, yellow fruits, and shell notes with a buttery texture. Slightly oxidative, yet pleasantly so. It maintains a good balance and acidity. Stylish and neat, it strikes a balance between complexity and approachability, far from being a simple offering.
About
The Agnes Chardonnay is a tribute to Agnes Floyd, the great-grandmother of the winemakers, known for her robust character and the distinction of being one of the first women in Cape Town to have a driver's licence. This Chardonnay, a blend from multiple vineyards, is crafted to mirror Agnes' resilience and strength, with each contributing vineyard adding complexity to the wine.
The grapes for this wine are carefully selected from the Hemel-en-Aarde and Overberg regions. In the winemaking process, the whole grape clusters are transferred directly from harvesting to the press, with the juice then moved to a settling tank. The wine undergoes natural fermentation in 228 and 500-litre French oak barrels, as well as in larger foudres, and is aged in these vessels for 9 months prior to bottling.
