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Tesselaarsdal, Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde, 2022

by Tesselaarsdal

$36.99

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Hemel-en-Aarde, located just outside of Hermanus, is one of South Africa’s most sought-after cool-climate wine regions, and Tesselaarsdal’s Chardonnay 2022 captures the essence of this beautiful terroir. Sourced from the estate’s vineyard, this wine showcases the potential of Chardonnay from a region that offers both vibrancy and depth.

The 2022 vintage opens with fresh aromas of citrus, green apple, and a touch of white peach, along with subtle floral and mineral notes that hint at the wine’s complexity. On the palate, the wine is crisp and precise, with vibrant acidity that’s balanced by a rich, creamy texture. The oak influence is gentle, allowing the fruit and the region’s characteristic minerality to shine through. The finish is long, clean, and refreshing.

Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde 2022 is a wine that reflects the unique combination of climate and terroir found in this exceptional region. It’s ideal for pairing with seafood, roast chicken, or creamy cheeses, and will continue to evolve over the next few years.

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Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 90
"Clean, zesty and citrus-driven, the nose of the 2022 Chardonnay is fresh with hints of oak and plenty of lemon skin and yellow apple. Medium-bodied and with 13% alcohol, the palate is fresh, food-friendly and expressive before ending with a zesty, mineral-driven finish. This little beauty was made with a mix of amphora and oak to bring out and balance dusty minerality with soft, oaky essences." -Anthony Mueller

Decanter

D 93
"Notes of fresh spice combined with citrus. Subtle oak. Bright and crisp acidity keeps the palate super fresh. Berene Sauls’ new venture is well worth following. Hamilton Russell winemaker Emul Ross is making the wine here, the grapes sourced from La Vierge’s Babylon vineyard on the Ridge. Aged for five months with 77% in amphorae and 23% neutral wood."

Wine Spectator

WS 91
"Crisp and appealing, with a lightly chalky texture carrying well-meshed flavors of ripe Gala apple, slivered almond, pickled ginger and stony mineral. Clean-cut finish, with a waft of white blossoms."

Wine Enthusiast

WE 91
"This lively white hails from high-altitude vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, a cool climate region. It exhibits inviting green and citrus aromas and has an oily texture and energized acidity backing flavors of white peach and linden tea. Bright notes of lime run through the palate."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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