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2022 Art Of Chardonnay, Creation

Walker Bay, South Africa

Or as we call it – “The Quiet Luxury”

Straw-gold with luminous clarity, this flagship Chardonnay opens with citrus, pear, and hazelnut aromas, lifted by subtle oak toast. Concentrated yet weightless, the palate delivers layers of orchard fruit, lemon curd, and almond cream over a taut, mineral core. The finish is long, elegant, and endlessly composed.

For when: you’re in reflective, candle-lit, long-conversation mode.
Pairs with: turbot, scallops, or truffle risotto.
If this wine were a room, it’d be oak, linen, and soft light.

The Art of Chardonnay represents Creation’s pinnacle selection of fruit from its finest sites. Each barrel is tasted and chosen with meticulous care, highlighting finesse over power. It is a wine built for ageing, revealing the ultimate expression of Hemel-en-Aarde terroir.

Whats in the bottle
Chardonnay 100%

Notable Awards
96 points by Tim Atkin MW 93 points by Neal Martin, Vinous South African Report 2022 94 points by Anthony Mueller for Robert Parker 93 points by James Suckling 95 points by Decanter Magazine

£69.00
Taxes included.
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It was in 2002, that Swiss-born winemaker Jean-Claude Martin and his South African wife, Carolyn discovered their little piece of paradise on the cool-climate, Hemel-enAarde Ridge of South Africa’s acclaimed Walker Bay. Here, in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth, virus-free vines climb the steep foothills of Babylonstoren Mountain, flourishing in ancient quartzite and clay-rich soils, cooled by breezes from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Nature is the very inspiration and innovation that is Creation. Their winemaking philosophy of ‘expressing the beauty of nature’ embraces sustainability to produce a distinctive portfolio of terroir-reflective and site-specific fine wines, notably from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. As WWF Champions and Carbon Heroes, it is their intention to secure their natural heritage for future generations. Their deep-rooted sense of social responsibility has seen talented young people from surrounding communities become highly skilled team members. Their wines receive world-wide acclaim, and Creation was named No. 1 in Africa and No. 3 globally at the 2024 World’s Best Vineyards Awards.

50% of the Chardonnay grapes underwent spontaneous fermentation, vinification took place in 70% second-fill and 30% new French oak barrels. Left on the lees for a further 10 months in French oak while undergoing malolactic fermentation. This limited production was bottled without fining or filtration.

Country
South Africa

Grape
Chardonnay

Producer
Creation Wines

Vintage
2022

Types
White Wine

Size
750ml

Region
Walker Bay

Sub-Region
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

2022 Art Of Chardonnay, Creation

£69.00

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