Ataraxia | Chardonnay | 2022
Ataraxia | Chardonnay | 2022
Winemaker Kevin Grant employs an old, nearly forgotten, traditional Burgundian method to make this “black” Chardonnay. Rather than gentle pressing, the grapes are vigorously worked and aerated. Spontaneous and complete barrel fermentation, aged 10 months in 225L French (Burgundian) oak barrels, with 20% new oak. Truly a world class Chardonnay. 13.6% Alcohol.
Nose & Palate
Vibrant and spicy with creamy notes and a beautiful mineral acidity to balance the compelling intensity of the fruit.
Pairing
Sole meunière, corn on the cob, or a sausage roll.
Accolades
94 points - Tim Atkin MW 2023
About the Winery - ATARAXIA
Hemel-en-Aarde is Afrikaans for “heaven and earth” and the claim is justified. The estate sits on a particularly heavenly stretch of land beneath a lofty peak of the Babylon’s Tower mountain range. In addition to its unrelenting beauty, Ataraxia is home to some of the most spectacular terroirs South Africa has to offer.
In 2004, The Skyfields Farm was visioned into the Ataraxia wine label when husband and wife, Kevin and Hanli Grant and a few friends purchased this 47-hectare prime vineyard property.
Almost two decades on, we are associated with crafting wines of incredible finesse, balance and depth; wines that proudly hold their own on the international wine stage.
