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Rustenberg

Rustenberg Chardonnay

South Africa, Stellenbosch

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

3.9

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Rustenberg Chardonnay is a premium white wine produced by Rustenberg Wines, a renowned winery located in the Stellenbosch appellation of South Africa. The vineyards are situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, which provides ideal growing conditions for the Chardonnay grape. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including barrel fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of Chardonnay, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and vanilla. Rustenberg Chardonnay is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-balanced and sophisticated white wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Rustenberg Chardonnay has a vibrant nose of bright citrus and tropical fruits, with hints of vanilla and toasted oak.On the palate, this full-bodied white wine is lush and creamy, with a balanced acidity and a long finish of toasted oak and butterscotch. Enjoy this well-crafted Chardonnay with creamy seafood dishes or roasted poultry.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2025

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Rustenberg

Region: Stellenbosch

Situated in the Western Cape of South Africa, Stellenbosch is one of the country’s most renowned wine regions. With a long and illustrious history, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country’s most celebrated wineries and produces a wide range of wines that have earned international acclaim. Stellenbosch has been producing wine since the late 17th century, when the first vines were planted by French Huguenot protestants. The region has since become one of the most important wine-producing areas in South Africa, and is home to some of the country’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

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