Baroness Nadine Chardonnay
An Overview
Elegant and expressive, this Chardonnay showcases bright citrus and floral notes with hints of almond and subtle oak. A beautifully balanced wine with a creamy texture and vibrant acidity, it offers a refined and lingering finish. Crafted from select vineyard parcels and aged in oak and clay amphorae, it’s a wine of depth and distinction—perfect for sophisticated sipping or elevating a special meal.
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
The Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine Chardonnay 2024 radiates with a stunning lime-white gold hue, promising a wine of exceptional elegance and refinement. The nose bursts with citrus blossom, a touch of salinity, and vibrant peach. On the palate, bright flavours of grapefruit, lemon cream, and crisp melon are harmoniously balanced with almond shavings and a whisper of vanilla spice. The wine's lively, fresh texture gives way to a dense, concentrated core, with fine complexity and a creamy finish that lingers, leaving a lasting impression of elegance.
Viticulture
Cultivar: Chardonnay 100%
Appellation: Wine of Origin Cape Coastal
Age of Vines: 12 years
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Food Pairing
A perfect partnership of land and sea, this suggested pairing brings together mussels, Abalobi fish, and sautéed prawns, complemented by carrots, cucumber, orange gel, and a crisp coral tuille. The vibrant citrus, delicate salinity, and creamy texture of Baroness Nadine Chardonnay 2024 elevate the flavours, enhancing the dish's freshness while harmonising with its depth and complexity.
Harvest
The grapes were hand-picked towards the end of January and the beginning of March 2024 with an average yield of 8 tonnes per hectare.
Maturation
The wine has an ageing potential of 5+ years from vintage.
Analysis
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
Total Acidity: 6.17 g/l
pH: 3.39
