Wild Ferment Chardonnay is a white produced by De Krans in Calitzdorp, 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
Region: Calitzdorp
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Chardonnay
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
De Krans' Wild Ferment Chardonnay is unwooded, fermented with wild yeasts from vines on the old clay riverbed soils of the Gamka valley at Calitzdorp, then kept on its lees for six months. Lime, grapefruit and yellow apple with a creamy, lees-derived butterscotch note and well-integrated acidity. An everyday white best drunk young.
Serving: Serve at 9–11 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
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 Wild Ferment Chardonnay from?
Wild Ferment Chardonnay is produced by De Krans in Calitzdorp, South Africa.
What grapes are in Wild Ferment Chardonnay?
Wild Ferment Chardonnay is made from Chardonnay.