Crystallum Clay Shales Hemel-en-Aarde chardonnay wine is a delectable selection from South Africa. It enchants with a refreshing bouquet of vibrant citrus, alluring stone fruit, and delicate notes of white flowers, layered with subtle hints of oak. Its intriguing complexity and flinty minerality emanate from the clay shale soil of Hemel-en-Aarde vineyards. The elegant palate is nicely textured with a lasting finish, delivering a striking, harmonious balance between acidity and richness. This unique chardonnay offers an impeccable fusion of power and finesse, making it an exceptional addition to any wine connoisseur's collection.

Tasting Notes

This complex yet fresh Chardonnay displays white pear notes and banoffee pie's richness and depth. The palate is textured, showing notes of lemon peel, salted macadamia, and oatmeal. It is a generous expression of the single vineyard site with an impressive ability to age.

About the Winery

Crystallum is a small, family-run winery situated in the beautiful Walker Bay region of South Africa. Established in 2007 by two brothers, Peter-Allan and Andrew Finlayson, Crystallum has quickly become renowned for their exquisite productions of Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The Finlayson brothers are third-generation winemakers, hailing from a lineage that contributed significantly to the South African wine industry, Their father Peter Finlayson, a renowned winemaker of his own merit played a pivotal role in their passion for winemaking. The name of their winery, Crystallum, is derived from the Latin word for crystal, signifying their pursuit of clarity and purity in their wines.

Crystallum winery takes a minimalist approach to wine production. The wines are fermented using native yeasts and are aged for a minimum of 12 months in French oak barrels. Organic and biodynamic principles are adhered to in order to keep the vineyards as natural and untouched as possible.

Their portfolio of wines includes the Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir, the Clay Shales Chardonnay and Agnes Chardonnay, all offering appreciators an exceptional tasting experience. Each bottle perfectly encapsulates the unique terroir of the Walker Bay region. Over the course of little more than a decade, Crystallum wines have received international acclaim and have featured in numerous prestigious wine awards.

Critics and wine connoisseurs alike speak highly of Crystallum’s wines, praising their delicate balance, expressive fruit aromas. and impeccable oak integration. Whether you wish to explore the elegant complexity of their Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir or savour the fresh finesse of the Clay Shales Chardonnay, Crystallum promises a wine that embodies the true essence, of the South African terroir.

In essence, Crystallum winery is a testament to how passion and dedication can yield high-quality wine. This beautiful boutique winery diligently crafts wines that reflect the richness and diversity of the Walker Bay region: leaving a lasting impression on all who taste it.

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