Meerlust Chardonnay 2022

Meerlust Chardonnay is a stunningly complex, barrel matured Chardonnay from this esteemed Stellenbosch winemaker. A wine that shows the best of Chardonnay's versatility, with clean and focussed fruit notes of citrus, lemon curd and quince that keep it crisp and never sickly. Barrel ageing adds layers of marzipan, hazelnut as well as a rich, silky texture. A very well polished wine that has a lingering finish. This wine definitely goes to show that good Chardonnay doesn't just have to come from Burgundy. Meerlust is a family favourite here at Lekker wines and we're very pleased to have them on our list!

Winemaker's description: “Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is medium bodied and linear but retains generous focused citrus fruit flavours with sleek, balanced and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit and stony minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish. Decanting and exposure to air opens the aroma and palate of the wine“, Chris Williams, Winemaker

Meerlust Estate has been the pride of the Myburgh family since 1756. Today, the dedication to quality winemaking continues under the guidance of 8th generation, Hannes Myburgh and Cellar Master, Chris Williams. The name Meerlust means “pleasure of the sea”, as the property is situated 5km from False Bay (and 15km south of Stellenbosch), with the cooling influence of the coast, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly.