17 points

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2022

£34.50

Southg africa
Hemel en aarde
75cl
ABV: 13.2%

Critic Score

More nose than most Hemel Chardonnays. Almost opulent! Rich start and then very fresh with some salinity and lots of impact on the palate. Lemon cream, with light chewiness but not aggressively so.

17 Points Jancis Robinson

Critic Score

More nose than most Hemel Chardonnays. Almost opulent! Rich start and then very fresh with some salinity and lots of impact on the palate. Lemon cream, with light chewiness but not aggressively so.

86 Points Jancis Robinson 2

Grape Variety:

Chardonnay

Description Description

One of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa and one of the closest to the sea Hamilton Russell has pioneered viticulture and winemaking in the beautiful, cool, maritime Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation, just behind the old fishing village of Hermanus. The Estate specialises in producing highly individual, terroir driven Chardonnay, which are widely regarded as the best in South Africa and among the finest in the New World. The soil is low-vigour, stony, clay-rich and shale-derived. The wines stand out for their complex, layered elegance, purity and mineral liveliness. This wine has been barrel fermented and
aged for 9 months in 68% 228 litre and 26% 300 litre French Oak Barrels.

A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and
complexity. Unusually prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours
are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a
long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong
personality of both place and vintage.

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Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2022

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