Clay Shales Chardonnay is a white produced by Crystallum Wines in Hemel-en-Aarde, Western Cape, South Africa. Made from Chardonnay. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Hemel-en-Aarde
Region: Western Cape
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Chardonnay
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Crystallum's Clay Shales Chardonnay is a cool-climate expression from the Hemel-en-Aarde, where clay-rich soils and ocean proximity give the wine a taut, chalky minerality underpinning ripe stone fruit and citrus. Expect restrained oak integration with a creamy mid-palate that never tips into excess, balanced by the region's characteristic bright acidity. It's a precise, food-friendly Chardonnay that rewards patience in the glass.
Serving: Serve at 9–11 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Western Cape, South Africa
Western Cape is the broad South African province that contains almost all of the country's vineyards, sweeping inland and along the coast from Cape Town.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Clay Shales Chardonnay from?
Clay Shales Chardonnay is produced by Crystallum Wines in Hemel-en-Aarde, Western Cape, South Africa.
What grapes are in Clay Shales Chardonnay?
Clay Shales Chardonnay is made from Chardonnay.