Capensis Chardonnay is an extraordinary, benchmark white wine produced in the Western Cape of South Africa. Meaning 'from the Cape' in Latin, Capensis represents a joint venture between Antony Beck and Barbara Banke, dedicated to crafting one of the world's finest Chardonnays. Sourced from high-altitude, ancient vineyards across the region, this vintage captures the thrilling balance of cool-climate maritime tension, intense mineral drive, and rich, Burgundian-style complexity.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its monumental depth, seamless texture, and brilliant precision. By blending fruit from distinct, old-vine coastal sites in Stellenbosch, Overberg, and Robertson, winemaker Graham Weerts creates a masterclass in concentration and elegance. Barrel-fermented and matured in fine French oak, it delivers a luxurious palate packed with citrus blossom, toasted brioche, and crushed chalk minerality, making it a world-class choice for lovers of ultra-premium Chardonnay.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-selected from small, dry-farmed vineyard parcels situated on mountain slopes throughout the Western Cape, featuring ancient sandstone and granite soils. The fruit undergoes careful whole-bunch pressing before being transferred directly to French oak barrels (a combination of new and seasoned oak) for natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts. The wine remains on its fine lees with regular stirring for over ten months to build texture and complexity, followed by malolactic maturation to integrate its vibrant natural acidity.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays a bright, luminous golden hue. The nose is complex and highly expressive, opening with lifted aromas of Meyer lemon, white peach, and orange blossom, layered with subtle undertones of toasted hazelnut, flinty smoke, and fresh pastry cream. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and mouth-coating, yet effortlessly balanced by a striking beam of electric citrus acidity. The finish is remarkably long, precise, and savoury, ending with a lingering note of sea salt and toasted spice.

Perfect Pairings

With its opulent body and vibrant acidity, this flagship South African Chardonnay is a magnificent match for rich seafood and white meats. It pairs exceptionally well with butter-poached lobster, pan-seared sea bass with beurre blanc, seared scallops, and roasted turbot. It is also an ideal companion for roast chicken with black truffle, creamy veal ragù, mushroom risotto, and aged Gruyère cheese.

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