2022, Creation Art of Chardonnay, Creation Wines
EDKA RATING: 96
| Standard Price | Membership Price | Mix 6 or more |
|---|---|---|
| £78.00 | £54.50 | £66.50 |
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2022 Creation Art of Chardonnay, Creation Wines
About the Winery: Situated in the cool, windswept Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Creation Wines is renowned for precision, innovation and sustainably farmed, high-elevation vineyards. The estate specialises in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir crafted with Burgundian finesse and South African energy. The ‘Art of Chardonnay’ is Creation’s flagship white wine, produced from select parcels on ancient clay and shale soils. It showcases meticulous winemaking, including wild fermentation and careful barrel maturation, yielding a Chardonnay of purity, tension and sculpted elegance.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Appearance: Pale gold with green reflections and luminous clarity, signalling cool-climate freshness and refined oak integration.
Aroma: Pure and expressive with notes of lemon curd, white peach and nectarine, layered with hints of citrus blossom, flinty reduction, toasted hazelnut and delicate brioche. Subtle vanilla and mineral spice reflect precise barrel work and terroir influence.
Palate: Elegant, concentrated and beautifully textured. Bright acidity frames flavours of citrus, ripe stone fruit and a touch of pineapple. Fine oak lends creamy complexity while maintaining freshness and restraint. A long, mineral, slightly saline finish underscores the wine’s precision and cool-climate drive.
Body: Medium-bodied with a silky, layered mouthfeel and excellent balance.
Acidity: Medium to high — vibrant, lifted and essential to the wine’s structure and ageing potential.
Cellaring Potential: 6–10 years; developing deeper nutty, toasty and savoury complexity while retaining fine mineral tension.
Perfect Pairing: Ideal with lobster, scallops, crab, roast chicken, creamy pasta, truffle risotto, and soft cheeses. Its richness and precision make it exceptional with refined seafood and white meat dishes.
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C to enhance aromatics, texture and mineral clarity.
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