Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Cederberg
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Cederberg.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
More informations about the region of Cederberg
Highest vineyard of the Cape (950-1,100 m, Cederberg Mountains), cool Mediterranean climate with marked thermal amplitudes, sandstone and schist soils. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage as structured and taut reds — vivid blackberry, black cherry, pepper, fresh herbs and a mineral-saline altitude touch. Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Bukettraube as vibrant aromatic whites with citrus, exotic fruits and flowers. Cape altitude elite.