Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay 2022
- Bouchard Finlayson
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Walker Bay
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2023: 92 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2024: 92 Punkte
€27.45*
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The Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay enthralls with a saline-mineral backbone and an impressively long, lingering finish. Aromas of fresh hay, ripe melon, and quince blend seamlessly with delicate vanilla notes. On the palate, this wine reveals a vibrant and expansive character, marked by a distinct wet stone note that gradually gives way to hazelnut and citrus blossom nuances. Located in the renowned Hemel-en-Aarde valley, this terroir proves to be one of the Cape’s premier Chardonnay producing regions.
The grapes for this Chardonnay were fermented in classic Burgundy style within terracotta amphorae, enjoying extended time on the lees. The wine matured for eight months in French oak barrels, with 25% being new. Additionally, 12% of the final blend underwent fermentation and aging in terracotta amphorae. Bottled in May 2025 after light filtration.
| Main grape varietal: | Chardonnay |
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| Wine region: | Walker Bay |
| acidity level: | low |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | Decanter Silber (90 - 94 Punkte), John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 92/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Ton Amphore, wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2022 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | white wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2023: 92 Punkte
- Decanter Awards 2024: 92 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2021 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2021 - Tim Atkin 2020: 93 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2021 - Intl Wine Challenge (IWC) 2022: Silber
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Fisch & Meeresfrüchte, Käse, Salate |
| Grape varietals | Chardonnay |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2026 |
| Winemaker | Peter Finlayson, Chris Albrecht |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
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| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 1.6 |
| SO2 Content [mg/l] | 88 |
| pH-value | 3.42 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.7 |