{"product_id":"meerlust-chardonnay-2024","title":"Meerlust Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eMeerlust Estate sits just outside Stellenbosch, close to the cooling influence of False Bay, where maritime breezes temper the warm Cape climate. This proximity plays a defining role in the style of the Meerlust Chardonnay 2024, helping to retain freshness while allowing full flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eWith a history dating back to 1693, Meerlust is one of South Africa’s most respected family-run estates. The Myburgh family has built a reputation on consistency and restraint, favouring wines that reflect site rather than trend. Vineyards are rooted in decomposed granite and clay-rich soils, which contribute both structure and subtle mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eWinemaking here leans towards an Old-World sensibility: careful vineyard selection, whole-bunch pressing, and maturation in French oak - used with intention rather than dominance. The result is a Chardonnay that balances texture and precision, shaped as much by place as by technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eBright straw with a faint golden hue, suggesting both freshness and gentle oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eLemon zest and ripe pear lead, followed by white peach and a hint of citrus blossom. Subtle notes of toasted almond, vanilla pod, and a light flinty edge add complexity without overpowering the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a smooth, rounded texture. Stone fruit and citrus flavours carry through, supported by well-integrated oak that brings a touch of creaminess. The acidity is fresh and well-judged, giving the wine shape and lift without sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eClean and moderately long, with lingering notes of citrus, light oak spice, and a gentle mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meerlust","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45301440282803,"sku":"WW2440CH37","price":390.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/Meerlust_Chardonnay.jpg?v=1773146563","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/meerlust-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}