Howzat! Rietvallei Chardonnay makes Top 10 in France
THE GOLD MEDAL that Robertson’s Rietvallei Wine Estate has won with a 2012 at this year’s Chardonnay du Monde in Burgundy, France, follows the gold medal they won with a 2011 at the same competition last year. Prior to last year Rietvallei Chardonnay wasn’t on many radar screens, but having been selected among a Top 10 at a reputable tasting in Chardonnay country, their Special Select Chardonnay 2012 is sure to be added to a whole bunch of shopping lists. R100 a bottle from the cellar, recommended with chicken or duck.
For the full results of Chardonnay du Monde 2013, click here. For the highlights as regards South Africa’s top performers, see below:
GOLD MEDAL
Cape Heights Chardonnay 2012 (Boutinot, export only, unwooded)
Rietvallei Special Select Chardonnay 2012
SILVER MEDAL
Bon Courage Chardonnay Prestige Cuvée 2012
Brampton Unoaked Chardonnay 2012
Claime d’Or Chardonnay 2012
Douglas Green Chardonnay 2012 (DGB)
Durbanville Hills Chardonnay 2012
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Chardonnay 2012 (Bergkelder)
Franschhoek Cellar Our Town Hall Chardonnay 2012 (unwooded)
Lourensford Méthode Cap Classique 2008
Môreson Solitaire NV (Cap Classique, unwooded)
Simonsig Chardonnay 2012
