Sourced from a selection of Chardonnay blocks in the Simonsberg-Paarl vineyards – only limited quantities of this wine was produced. The grapes are either whole-bunch pressed or berry sorted after which the juice is barrel fermented. The result is a vivid, complex, fruit-forward Chardonnay with gentle oak intervention on the elegant palate.
Named after the first owner of Vrede en Lust’s eldest daughter, Marguerite de Savoye, this wine is just as flamboyant as she was. The 2014 vintage was awarded a gold medal at the Paarl Wine Challenge in 2016 as well as a gold medal at the 2015 Michelangelo Awards. The Marguerite Chardonnay 2017 received a Double Silver award from the 2019 National Wine Challenge.
Tasting Notes
Citrus, toasted nuts and butterscotch aromas followed by a creamy, well-balanced palate and tones of almond and pear.
Pairs well with
Seafood (any shellfish, smoked salmon, grilled fish), Sushi, Poultry, Pork, Buttery or Creamy dishes