At their ideal ripeness, the Chardonnay grapes are harvested entirely by hand. During the harvest, a strict selection process takes place to select only the finest bunches. Fons Aaldering wants only the finest juice, and this wine was designed to rival a full-bodied Burgundy. Well, it certainly is: a wine with enormous length and structure. This is partly due to the gentle pressing and subsequent aging in oak barrels for several months. It is also aged on the lees, which gives it even more body and structure, which we can certainly taste. Aaldering uses 300-liter barrels, allowing the aromas and flavors of the oak to penetrate the wine easily.
This Chardonnay from Aaldering is a wine with rich terroir and power. Its oak aging makes it a unique wine, giving it fullness and complexity. A truly top-notch wine from South Africa, it boasts aromas of crisp citrus fruit and ripe peach, along with hints of vanilla and oak. The palate is truly unique, wonderfully creamy and complex, with a rich, rich flavor. It's no wonder this Aaldering Chardonnay is such a full-bodied wine! Hints of cream, peaches, apricots, and oak complete the flavor.
