Bergsig EstateChardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Taste structure of the Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented) from the Bergsig Estate
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented) of Bergsig Estate in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented) of Bergsig Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
Pairings that work perfectly with Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
Original food and wine pairings with Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
The Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented) of Bergsig Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of sauté of veal with olives (corsica), rice with tuna and tomato or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
Details and technical informations about Bergsig Estate's Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented).
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented) from Bergsig Estate are 2013, 2015, 2014, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Bergsig Estate
The Bergsig Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 46 wines for sale in the of Breede River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breede River Valley
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Expressive
Said of a wine that is full-bodied and offers well-defined aromas.
