DeMorgenzon Reserve Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
DeMorgenzon
Label Name:
 
Reserve Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Stellenbosch
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.54%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores/awards: Tim Atkin MW ~93–94 pts (2022–2024 reports); Vinous/Neal Martin 93–94; Platter's Guide 93–94; IWSC/IWSC entry (Silver) and other international medals

Tasting Note
Golden-green hue; toasted brioche and zesty marmalade with poached pear, lime and lemongrass, honeysuckle, warm vanilla and a creamy almond finish.

Food Pairing
Western: creamy seafood risotto, roasted herb chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, lobster with butter sauce. Asian: miso‑glazed sea bass, sushi (non‑spicy), Chinese steamed fish, mild coconut Thai curries.

Production Method
Hand‑picked, whole‑bunch pressed; fermented naturally in French oak (≈30% new); ~70% malolactic fermentation; ~10 months on gross lees; minimal stabilisation, bottled with light/no filtration.

Vineyard Info
DeMorgenzon estate in Stellenbosch (historic Uiterwyk lands). Focuses on low‑intervention winemaking and premium 'Reserve' bottlings; cellar masters include Carl van der Merwe.