Crystallum

Chardonnay 'Ferrum'

Chardonnay 'Ferrum'

Chardonnay Ferrum Crystallum
  • 100% Chardonnay
  • The first vintage of Ferrum was made from a single vineyard on Crystallum’s own land at Shaw’s Mountain, just outside the Hemel-en-Aarde region, near Hermanus
  • Hand harvested
  • Whole-bunched pressed
  • Barrel fermented with spontaneous fermentation
  • Aged 10 months in 300L & 500L French barrels, 20% new

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Walker Bay
Appellation:
Overberg
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-CRY-10-22 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
90
Date
2023-11-02
"The 2022 Ferrum comes from 1 hectare planted in 2010 on shale soils, regrafted to Chardonnay eight years later. It has a well-defined nose with pear, sea spray and light earthy scents unfolding in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with a slightly waxy opening, fine acidity, gentle grip and a very saline, Crustacea-tinged finish. Give it a couple of years in bottle."