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Chamonix Estate White 2018

Franschhoek

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  • Top Wine, South Africa Hall of Fame, 2018

This superb white scored 92 points from critic Tim Atkin. He also rated this leading South African estate as 'First Growth'. Its high altitude and granite-rich soils make for this mineral fresh wine, luxuriously aged in oak for smoky complexity.

This superb white scored 92 points from critic Tim Atkin. He also rated this leading South African estate as 'First Growth'. Its high altitude and granite-rich soils make for this mineral fresh wine, luxuriously aged in oak for smoky complexity.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full and rich with a fresh minerality balanced by a citrus backbone

Aroma

Fresh with exotic spice, figs, nettle and grapefruit

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Chamonix Estate White 2018

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2026

Chamonix is a leading South African winery, known for pure, expressive wines. Critic Tim Atkin awarded the estate his highest accolade - 1st Growth Status. It has many more accolades besides. Boasting some of the highest vineyards in the Cape, their vines perch on the eastern slopes of Franschhoek mountains – soaking in sunlight whilst catching the cooling breeze. Their head winemaker, the renowned Neil Bruwer, has crafted an elegant Sauvignon-Semillon. 2018 was an exceptional vintage, producing low-yield, intensely flavoured grapes. Neil matured the wine in French oak barrels, just 10% new, for 11 months, to add a lovely smoky complexity to the bright, tropical fruit. An exceptional white - chill down gently. Excellent with white meats.

"Apple, sweet citrus and Meyer lemon, white peach and pear and a soft element of baking spices" Anthony Mueller
Wine Advocate
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