Crystallum The Agnes 2020

Western Cape

/ 5 ( reviews)

Critic Tim Atkin MW rated Crystallum 'First Growth' and called this exceptional, 93-pt Chardonnay "Textured, balanced and wonderfully assured". Born from a 5-star vintage, this 2020 release has a creamy mid-palate with a core of citrus and spice.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full body, refreshing tart citrus, butterscotch, stony, saline spine

Aroma

Fleshy white peach, papaya, jasmine and lemongrass

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

White - Dry
Chardonnay
South Africa
Light gold
Vegetarian

13.0% ABV
9.75 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2025
Vegan

In 2007 brothers Andrew and Peter-Allan Finlayson founded the Crystallum estate, with their first vintage in 2008. 12 years later, they are regarded as leaders in South African winemaking. Tim Atkin MW rates them 'First Growth' and critic Neal Martin wrote, "Here is one of Hemel-en-Aarde’s most refined and terroir-driven expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir." They are sons of the renowned Peter Finlayson, a pioneer of Hemel en Aarde and today they focus purely on these two Burgundian grapes. The Agnes is Chardonnay taken from five vineyards, including for the first time, the 700m-altitude Ceres plateau. Wild yeasts, oak fermentation and a gentle hand in the cellar, The Agnes has Burgundian finesse. Serve just cool with fine cuisine.

"Textured, balanced and wonderfully assured with a creamy mid-palate, fine oak, some orange zest" Tim Atkin MW
93 points