Bouchard Finlayson Chardonnay 2020

Area: Hemel-En-Aarde

Country: South Africa

Varietal: Chardonnay

ABV: 13.6%        

Barrel aging: 9 months in French oak

Style: Medium & fresh

Additional: Vegan friendly

Wine maker: Chris Albrecht

Buy this wine because  it is a perfect expression of the Henel-en-Aarde terroir, the Missionvale Chardonnay is produced exclusively from grapes grown and harvested on the estate, taking advantage of the valley’s cool maritime climate to produce a Chardonnay that balances textbook minerality and citrus notes on a foundation of well-integrated oak richness. Fermented and aged in both oak barrels and terracotta amphorae, it’s a fine example of the ongoing innovation in the Bouchard Finlayson cellar.

It pairs great with a creamy prawn stroganoff, simple Waldorf salad, fresher styled cheeses, like grilled halloumi or chevre.