Delheim Estate Chardonnay sur Lie
Delheim Estate Chardonnay sur Lie is a dry, medium-bodied white from Chardonnay (South Africa), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, lobster. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margan Fordwich Hill Chardonnay, White Label, Hunter Valley 2024 Margan · Hunter Valley | £19.20 | |||
| Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2022 Paul Cluver · Western Cape | £19.12 | |||
| Matetic EQ Quartz Chardonnay 2023 Matetic · Casablanca Valley | £18.95 | |||
| Mâcon-Vergisson, Domaine Guerrin & Fils 2024 Domaine Guerrin et Fils · Burgundy | £18.80 |
High on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, 50 km from Cape Town, lies the family-owned Delheim estate. The Sperling family has been making wines of character for many decades and takes a holistic approach to community and land, to wine making and to enduring good business practices. Their aim has always been to nurture a strong culture of sustainable development on the farm and within the community that grows up and works together on the Delheim estate. Winemaking - Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. Fermented in French Oak barrels, a combination of 500l and 225l - 15% new wood. Wine left on its lees for nine months, before blending and bottling. Tasting Note: Vibrant golden colour with citrus and stone fruit on the nose and subtle oak spice. The palate is well balanced with a medium bodied structure with the creamy notes from the oak not overpowering the elegant fruit ending on a fresh acidity note.