Crystallum

Clay Shales Hemel en Aarde Ridge Chardonnay

9.312 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Fredrik Finn

Crystallum, a premium brand by the Finlayssons. The clay shales chard from Hemel-en-Aarde is a great example of exactly what we want to see from South Africa. An athletic but well defined Chardonnay with plenty of finesse. Great quality fruit and smart winemaking in terms of oak and MLF is bringing an intense, layered and complex wine. An Intense and fresh palate with a long finish. Did you say Burgundy? If so I am all ears

Crystallum, a premium brand by the Finlayssons. The clay shales chard from Hemel-en-Aarde is a great example of exactly what we want to see from South Africa. An athletic but well defined Chardonnay with plenty of finesse. Great quality fruit and smart winemaking in terms of oak and MLF is bringing an intense, layered and complex wine. An Intense and fresh palate with a long finish. Did you say Burgundy? If so I am all ears

1 person found it helpfulOct 6th, 2017
Helen Arvanitopoulos

My boyfriend decided to opt for this beautiful south African Pinot Noir and I'm glad he did as this was lush. A beautiful pinot enjoyed with cote de boeuf. Yummy. Definitely will try this again

My boyfriend decided to opt for this beautiful south African Pinot Noir and I'm glad he did as this was lush. A beautiful pinot enjoyed with cote de boeuf. Yummy. Definitely will try this again

Apr 10th, 2023
Chris Stenseth

Delicious SA chardonnay. Almost like the baby of a fatty Meursault and a more structured and mineral Burgundy white (Chablis). Oak, flint, juicy apple, lemon and a beautiful, lingering acidity.

Delicious SA chardonnay. Almost like the baby of a fatty Meursault and a more structured and mineral Burgundy white (Chablis). Oak, flint, juicy apple, lemon and a beautiful, lingering acidity.

Jul 25th, 2020
Stanislav Lobanov

17/20 (90/100) Аромат напоминает молодое мерсо: яблоки, лимоны, хлебная корочка, тон спичечной головки. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью. Яблоко доминирует во вкусе. Отлично! #capewine2018

17/20 (90/100) Аромат напоминает молодое мерсо: яблоки, лимоны, хлебная корочка, тон спичечной головки. Тельное с умеренной кислотностью. Яблоко доминирует во вкусе. Отлично! #capewine2018

Oct 28th, 2018
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.2

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Jun 17th, 2017
SK
9.7

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Jun 23rd, 2023
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Nov 11th, 2020
Marc vanholst

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Dec 24th, 2018
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Jun 4th, 2018