Chardonnay is a white produced by Paserene in Elgin, Elgin, 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: Elgin
Region: Elgin
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Chardonnay
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Paserene's Elgin Chardonnay, from Martin Smith's Franschhoek-based winery, made from cool-climate Elgin fruit and barrel-fermented in French oak. Lemon, white peach and pear with a touch of hazelnut and a flinty edge, medium-bodied with bright acidity. A restrained, Burgundian-leaning South African Chardonnay that ages well for several years.
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.
More wines
More white wines from Elgin
- Clonal Selection Elgin Chardonnay — Kershaw Wines, Elgin
- Estate Chardonnay — Paul Cluver Wines, Elgin
- G.P.S. Lower Duivenhoks River Chardonnay — Kershaw Wines, Elgin
- Kershaw Clonal Selection Chardonnay — Richard Kershaw Wines, Elgin
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chardonnay from?
Chardonnay is produced by Paserene in Elgin, Elgin, South Africa.
What grapes are in Chardonnay?
Chardonnay is made from Chardonnay.