Name: Stellenbosch Reserve Chardonnay MOEDERKERK 2025
Brand: Stellenbosch Reserve
Price: 15.1 EUR
Availability: InStock

Stellenbosch Reserve Chardonnay MOEDERKERK 2025

Manufacturer: Stellenbosch Reserve

2025 Stellenbosch Reserve Moederkerk Chardonnay is a layered and complex wine with an exceptional structure and a creamy texture. The bouquet offers an enticing blend of lemon meringue, quince, and white blossoms, complemented by a hint of wet stone that adds a fresh, mineral edge. On the palate, the wine is beautifully balanced, revealing bright flavors of lemon curd and crisp golden apple. Subtle touches of ginger and butterscotch bring warmth and depth, rounding off this smooth and elegant Chardonnay. Matured for six months in French oak barrels (15% new), the wine gains its sophisticated character through regular lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation. With its vibrant acidity and refined depth, it offers excellent potential for further bottle aging.

2025 / 0.75 l / 13,5% / Stellenbosch – South Africa

About the Winery

The Stellenbosch Reserve is a premium range of wines established by Jean Engelbrecht as a tribute to the historic town of Stellenbosch—South Africa’s center for wine, academia, and culture. While Rust en Vrede focuses on wines produced from its own vineyards, the Stellenbosch Reserve celebrates the diversity of the broader region. Each wine in the collection is named after an iconic landmark or historical building, such as the Moederkerk (Mother Church) or the Ou Hoofgebou (Old Main Building), highlighting the town’s architectural and cultural legacy. The winemaking team, led by Danielle le Roux (Cape Wine Master), uses their extensive regional knowledge to craft wines that are approachable yet maintain the elegance and structure synonymous with the Engelbrecht family portfolio. The range includes classic varietals such as Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, which together capture the authentic charm of Stellenbosch.

Terroir

The terroir for the Stellenbosch Reserve range is defined by a selection of vineyards from across the Stellenbosch region, notably from the Helderberg, Simonsberg, and Devon Valley areas. This diversity allows the winemakers to utilize various soil types, including deep red Tukulu, Oakleaf, and decomposed granite, adding complexity and multi-layered character to the wines.

The climate is typically Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm, dry summers tempered by cooling breezes from False Bay. These varied microclimates—ranging from cooler mountain slopes to warmer valleys—enable the Stellenbosch Reserve to produce both robust, full-bodied reds and fresh, aromatic white wines

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Stellenbosch Reserve Chardonnay MOEDERKERK 2025