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2023 Reserve Chardonnay, Creation

Walker Bay, South Africa

Pale gold in colour, this Chardonnay shows aromas of Meyer lemon, peach, and almond cream with delicate oak spice. The palate is rich yet finely etched – citrus and stone fruit layered with hazelnut and a creamy mid-palate. Bracing acidity from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge carries everything into a long, chalky, mineral finish.

For when: dinner deserves a headliner.
Pairs with: butter-roast chicken, lobster, or wild mushroom pasta.
If this wine were a watch, it’d be a classic that never dates.

Creation’s Reserve Chardonnay is drawn from high-altitude sites where cool nights preserve acidity and slow ripening builds depth. Barrel fermentation and bâtonnage add texture, but the winemaking remains focused on restraint and balance. The result is a benchmark cool-climate Chardonnay.

Whats in the bottle
Chardonnay 100%

Notable Awards
91 points by Tim Atkin MW 92 points by James Suckling

£36.95
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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.

An elegant Chardonnay with vibrant grapefruit, fragrant apple, a hint of honey and a sprinkling of cinnamon, through to a palate with mineral tension, mouth-watering acidity and a touch of oak spice.

Country
South Africa

Grape
Chardonnay

Producer
Creation Wines

Vintage
2023

Types
White Wine

Size
750ml

Region
Walker Bay

Sub-Region
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

2023 Reserve Chardonnay, Creation

£36.95

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