Description
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 2022
Amongst the finest South African Chardonnays, 100% barrel fermented (23% new oak) with 9 months in barrel. Stony, clay-rich, shale-derived soil.
A tight, mineral wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.
Critics' Tasting Notes:
"More nose than most Hemel Chardonnays. Almost opulent! Rich start and then very fresh with some salinity and lots of impact on the palate. Lemon cream, with light chewiness but not aggressively so." Drink 2023-2028
17/20 points, Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, June 2023
"Ever the class act, Hamilton Russell's Chardonnay is in a rich vein of form right now. Using only 5% malolactic because of the warmer year, this is fresh, layered and detailed, with perfumed 23% new wood, notes of brioche and lemon butter and a stylish, stony finish. Concentrated without being heavy in any way." Drink 2023-2029
95/100 points, Tim Atkin MW, September 2023
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Additional Details
- SKU:
- AE65AW22
- Size:
- 75Cl
- ABV:
- 13.5%
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Bottled:
- Winery
- Closure:
- Cork
- Drink:
- Drinking well now
- Primary Grape/Blend:
- Chardonnay
- Influence of Oak:
- Moderate
- Vegan or Vegetarian:
- Vegan
- Country:
- South Africa
- Appellation:
- Hemel En Aarde Valley
- Case Deals:
- Available
