Au Sommet Chardonnay 2023
Elandskloof WO
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Meet Adam Mason’s super-premium, new-release white – a pure, mountain-fresh Chardonnay from one of the best vineyards in the Cape. Au Sommet sings with intense nectarine fruit, with a tight core of citrus minerality. Burgundy, eat your heart out!
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Wine Details
- White - Dry
South Africa- Pale Gold
- Chardonnay
- 9.75 Units
- Vegan
- 13% ABV
- Vegetarian
- 05 January 2029
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Very crisp, citrusy, with ripe nectarine notes
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
Kaaimansgaat – also known as Crocodile’s Lair – is a superb vineyard tucked away in Elandskloof Valley, about 80km inland from another famous Cape South Coast wine region, Hermanus. The Crocodile, however, lies at 700 metres altitude and, so cool, its grapes ripen almost a month later than other Cape Chardonnay vineyards. No wonder Au Sommet has such pure fruit, with a core of citrus minerality. Dry grown, the vines receive not a drop of extra water, so they produce small berries. That means little juice and lots of skin contact, perfect for fine Chardonnay. It’s almost impossible to get hold of fruit from this amazing vineyard, so all the more kudos for winemaker Adam Mason. A fine white to serve cellar cool with seafood or white meats.
Kaaimansgaat – also known as Crocodile’s Lair – is a superb vineyard tucked away in Elandskloof Valley, about 80km inland from another famous Cape South Coast wine region, Hermanus. The Crocodile, however, lies at 700 metres altitude and, so cool, its grapes ripen almost a month later than other Cape Chardonnay vineyards. No wonder Au Sommet has such pure fruit, with a core of citrus minerality. Dry grown, the vines receive not a drop of extra water, so they produce small berries. That means little juice and lots of skin contact, perfect for fine Chardonnay. It’s almost impossible to get hold of fruit from this amazing vineyard, so all the more kudos for winemaker Adam Mason. A fine white to serve cellar cool with seafood or white meats.
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