Crystallum

The Agnes Western Cape Chardonnay

9.155 ratings
9.212 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
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 22 | minerality, high bitters

Vintage 22 | minerality, high bitters

Feb 27th, 2024
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Very mineral driven and finished with lots of saline notes. Quite lean. Plenty of citrus notes. Better enjoy it with food.

Very mineral driven and finished with lots of saline notes. Quite lean. Plenty of citrus notes. Better enjoy it with food.

Mar 20th, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

John of Thorne and Daughters poured the wine order and felt Peter’s Crystallum Agnes Chardonnay work well as our 5th wine.

The nose is very delicate & soft. Green apple, lemon, lime, white peach, pineapple, beeswax, soft delicate minerals & chalkiness with yellow lilies and florals.

The body is full, round and a touch waxy. The fruits are understated. Green apple, lemon, lime, white peach, pineapple, beeswax, soft delicate minerals & chalkiness, white spice with yellow yellow florals & lilies. Amazing acidity. The finish is rich, ripe, round, well balanced and delicious.

Photos of; Gabrielskloof courtyard with pond, tasting lounge, our tasting area and Estate vines.

John of Thorne and Daughters poured the wine order and felt Peter’s Crystallum Agnes Chardonnay work well as our 5th wine.

The nose is very delicate & soft. Green apple, lemon, lime, white peach, pineapple, beeswax, soft delicate minerals & chalkiness with yellow lilies and florals.

The body is full, round and a touch waxy. The fruits are understated. Green apple, lemon, lime, white peach, pineapple, beeswax, soft delicate minerals & chalkiness, white spice with yellow yellow florals & lilies. Amazing acidity. The finish is rich, ripe, round, well balanced and delicious.

Photos of; Gabrielskloof courtyard with pond, tasting lounge, our tasting area and Estate vines.

May 16th, 2019
Adam Knoerzer

Boy, is she pretty.

Boy, is she pretty.

Dec 1st, 2018
Julia Weinberg

Hot damn! Peter Allan Finlayson slaying the South African Chardonnay. #roulouish

Hot damn! Peter Allan Finlayson slaying the South African Chardonnay. #roulouish

Sep 20th, 2015
Maciek Gontarz

Good balance of acidity and body. Small touch of oak - butter and delicate vanilla.

Good balance of acidity and body. Small touch of oak - butter and delicate vanilla.

Jan 15th, 2014
Mark S.

Fruity, citrus is not much. Pineapple? Acidic. Rich. Oak can be felt a bit high temperature. 2020 @1000, domaine -, 220709-220714

Fruity, citrus is not much. Pineapple? Acidic. Rich. Oak can be felt a bit high temperature. 2020 @1000, domaine -, 220709-220714

Jul 9th, 2022
Rosie Johnson

Citrus white peach a touch of floral and delicate tropical fruit.
Fermented in barrel with an almost Mineral edge - rounded luscious finish with almost beeswax to body - yum

Citrus white peach a touch of floral and delicate tropical fruit.
Fermented in barrel with an almost Mineral edge - rounded luscious finish with almost beeswax to body - yum

Oct 31st, 2021
Benno

Pale with light notes of grapefruit and lime. Moderate acidity.

Pale with light notes of grapefruit and lime. Moderate acidity.

May 15th, 2020
Bart van Wijngaarden

Quite good, smooth with noticeable oak influence and decent flavour profile.

Quite good, smooth with noticeable oak influence and decent flavour profile.

Jan 22nd, 2020