Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2021 750ml









A benchmark South African Chardonnay, the 2021 vintage from Hamilton Russell Vineyards is refined and expressive. Grown in low-vigour, clay-rich soils, this wine balances power and elegance with precision. On the nose, expect aromas of lemon peel, white peach, and subtle herbs. The palate is fresh and mineral-driven, with notes of pear, lime, and a tight line of natural acidity. Aged for nine months in French oak, it offers complexity, length, and a long, dry finish. Vegan friendly and sustainably produced.
The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Dec 29, 2023
Drink: 2024-2038
Instantly pleasurable in the glass, the 2021 Chardonnay is fresh with yellow fruit essences that sway with a crystalline purity. Medium-bodied, the wine is complex with bright, energetic acidity that unwinds over the long, lingering, food-friendly finish. This Chardonnay is a masterclass in possessing power and elegance.
Jamessuckling.com | JS 92
Published: Oct 27, 2022
Inviting aromas of lemon peel, white peaches, sweet thyme and lavender. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Bright, expressive and a bit stony. Subtle tannins give lovely structure and length to the charming fresh fruit. Sustainable. Drink or hold.
Hamiltonrussellvineyards.com
A tight, mineral wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.
Soil: Low-vigour, stony, clay-rich, shale-derived soil
Alcohol: 12.90% Acid: 6.90 g/l pH: 3.45 Residual Sugar: 2.20 g/l
Barrel Ageing: 9 Months
Wooding: 100% 228 liter French Oak Barrels Barrel Fermentation: 95% Foudre: 5% Tight Grain: 100%
1st fill: 24% 2nd fill: 23% 3rd fill: 36% 4th fill: 17%
Blonde Toast: 48% Medium Toast: 46% Medium Long Toast: 6%
French Coopers: Francois Freres 100%
Yield: 2.68 tons/ha, 16.9 hl/ha Production: 4293 cases of 12 bottles equivalent
Vegan Friendly