Ferrum Chardonnay - 2022
Crystallum
3.8 / 5.0
- Region
- South Africa » Western Cape » WO Overberg
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Crystallum
- Vintage
- 2022
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Sugar
- 2.3
- Price
- 1358 UAH
- Cellar
- 1 bottles
The Ferrum Chardonnay is a single-vineyard wine produced by Crystallum from their estate at Shaw's Mountain, located just outside the Hemel-en-Aarde region near Hermanus. The grapes are whole-bunch pressed. Following an overnight rough-settling, the juice is transferred to barrels for fermentation. The fermentation process occurs spontaneously, and the wine is then aged over a period of 10 months in 300 and 500-litre barrels. To enhance its complexity and depth, 20% of these barrels are new oak. This process results in a Chardonnay that is expressive of its unique vineyard origins.
Ratings
3.8 / 5.0·750 ml·@Lo Bar · A taste of Crystallum
Fell short of expectations, possibly due to its youth. The profile seemed overly simple and uninspiring, with dominant notes of green apricot and lemon, accompanied by a buttery quality. The texture is round and slightly oily, with a persisting good acidity. However, the flavours dissipate quickly, leading to a disappointingly short aftertaste. A second bottle awaits re-evaluation, as this one may have been tasted too early.
Wine #6 on A taste of Crystallum event.