Powerful dry white wine with an intense aroma of ripe tropical fruits, such as mango and pineapple, toast and oak. The taste starts strong and round and develops fragrant with a soft and persistent aftertaste.

 

'Intervening in the winemaking process: as little as possible and as much as necessary.' That is the simple creed of Carl van der Merwe, DeMorgenzon's very talented winemaker. It fits perfectly into the business philosophy of this beautiful domain in Stellenbosch. Biodiversity, ecological balance, sustainability and minimalist work in the cellar are of paramount importance here. The vineyards are affectionately known as 'garden vineyards' because of the wild flowers that bloom between the vines.

All this with the aim of letting the beauty of the vineyards speak as much as possible in the wines. They prove that they succeed wonderfully at DeMorgenzon with their beautiful and exclusive Reserve series.

 

The Chardonnay is a textbook example of high-level wood-aged chardonnay from a temperate climate. The grapes grow on granite slopes. Due to the constant, cooling sea breeze from False Bay, the grapes retain sufficient freshness. Once nicely ripe, the grapes are harvested by hand. The wine ferments in French oak (partly new) and part then undergoes malolactic fermentation. This is done to create the perfect balance between freshness and creaminess. After further aging in oak in contact with the yeast residues, 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 mature for a few years in the bottle. If you want to drink this Chardonnay in its youth, we advise you to give the wine some air in advance by decanting it. This top wine comes into its own best in combination with a refined, creamy dish.

shelf life
Drinking well now and can be kept for at least 4 to 5 years.