A powerful dry white wine with an intense aroma of ripe tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, toasted toast, and oak. The palate begins powerfully and roundly, developing fragrantly with a soft and lingering finish.

 

"Intervene in the winemaking process: as little as possible and as much as necessary." That's the simple motto of Carl van der Merwe, the highly talented winemaker at DeMorgenzon. It perfectly aligns with the company philosophy of this beautiful estate in Stellenbosch. Biodiversity, ecological balance, sustainability, and minimalist cellar work are paramount here. The vineyards are affectionately called "garden vineyards" because of the wildflowers that bloom among the vines.

All this with the goal of bringing out the beauty of the vineyards in the wines as much as possible. DeMorgenzon proves they succeed in this with their beautiful and exclusive Reserve series.

 

The Chardonnay is a textbook example of high-quality oak-aged Chardonnay from a temperate climate. The grapes grow on granite slopes. The constant, cooling sea breeze from False Bay helps the grapes retain sufficient freshness. Once ripe, the grapes are harvested by hand. The wine is fermented in French oak (partly new), and a portion then undergoes malolactic fermentation. This process creates the perfect balance between freshness and creaminess. After further aging in oak barrels in contact with the yeast, the wine is bottled unfiltered.

 

 

With its enormous fruit intensity, fine acidity, and intense structure, this Reserve is a pleasure to drink young, but can also easily age in the bottle for a few years. If you'd like to enjoy this Chardonnay in its youth, we recommend aerating it beforehand by decanting. This top-quality wine is best paired with a refined, creamy dish.

Shelf life
Ready to drink now and will keep for at least 4 to 5 years.