Creation Estate Chardonnay 2025

Creation Estate Chardonnay 2025 is a refined cool-climate Chardonnay that beautifully reflects the unique terroir of the Cape South Coast. Combining vibrant fruit, subtle oak influence and elegant minerality, this wine delivers balance, texture and sophistication in every glass.

Product Story

Produced from vineyards planted on decomposed Bokkeveld shale soils over clay-loam, this Chardonnay benefits from a long, slow ripening season that allows exceptional flavour development while preserving natural freshness.

The grapes were hand harvested at optimal ripeness before undergoing barrel fermentation in a combination of 10% new French oak and 90% second and third-fill French oak barrels. The wine remained on its lees for a further ten months while completing malolactic fermentation, creating texture, complexity and seamless integration.

The result is a Chardonnay that expresses both the elegance of its cool-climate origin and the precision of Creation’s winemaking philosophy.

Tasting Notes

Creation Estate Chardonnay 2025 displays generous layers of sun-kissed pear and ripe peach, beautifully complemented by fresh minerality and delicate hints of spice.

The palate is textured yet vibrant, combining fruit richness with refreshing acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Style: Elegant, mineral and textured
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.5%
pH: 3.5
Total acidity: 6.1 g/l
Residual sugar: 1.6 g/l
Origin: Cape South Coast
Elevation: 270 metres
Barrel ageing: 10 months on lees in French oak
Vintage: 2025
Serving temperature: 10–12°C

Food Pairing

Creation Estate Chardonnay pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, lobster, roast chicken and creamy pasta dishes. Its mineral freshness and elegant texture also complement shellfish, risotto and refined poultry dishes.

Origin: Cape South Coast

The Cape South Coast is one of South Africa’s leading cool-climate wine regions, producing wines known for their purity, freshness and balance.

Creation’s vineyards are situated at 270 metres above sea level on decomposed Bokkeveld shale soils, where cool maritime influences and long ripening periods contribute to exceptional flavour concentration and natural acidity.

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