The Stellenbosch Reserve Moederkerk Chardonnay is rare venture into white wine production for the team at Rust en Vrede. The 2022 vintage has an immediately expressive floral perfume of chamomile and elderflower, backed up by lemon curd, white peach, and poached pear. Soft and textured on the palate, with a well-integrated
acidity that balances the juicy, mouth-filling fruit flavours. Lemon and white peach follow through from the nose, with subtle notes of butter and shortcrust from the judicious use of oak.
The wines of the Stellenbosch Reserve pay homage to iconic buildings of Stellenbosch town. These landmarks represent the legacy of the town, in the same way that the wines represent classic varietal expressions of the Stellenbosch terroir. Through a combination of wine, architecture and heritage the wines can tell a story that is uniquely Stellenbosch.
The Building: The Mother Church (Moederkerk)
The beautiful Moederkerk is an unpretentious yet prominent example of Gothic Revival architecture. Located in the heart of Stellenbosch and surrounded by oaks, its familiar steeple watches over residents going about their daily business. The clean, striking beauty of the ‘Mother Church’ resembles the bright, elegant 2020 Chardonnay.
Alcohol: 13.44% ABV
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