Crystallum 'The Agnes' Chardonnay 2025
Western Cape
South Africa, South Africa
Regular price£166.32
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| Style: White | Packaging: OCC |
| ABV: 13.5% | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: No | Drink from: 2026 |
| Biodynamic: No | Drink to: 2032 |
| Grapes: 100% Chardonnay | |
Critic scores
88 NM, 17 JR, 93 TA
Critic reviews
"The 2025 The Agnes is whole-pressed Chardonnay aged for 10 months in used oak. The nose here just needs a little more clarity and delineation compared to the other cuvées. The palate is better, with tangerine and citrus notes, fine acidity and a slightly resinous finish. Moderate length. Fine."
Neal Martin, September 2026, Vinous.com
"Broader, more generous in its aromas than the Clay Shales – red apples, grapefruit, more stone fruit. An intimation of allspice and caramel character, too, woven well into the fruit. A palate layered with flavour and a satin texture, all underpinned by a real energy zipping through from start to finish. The balance is great. Simultaneously inviting and cerebral."
Oliver Coleman, July 2026, JancisRobinson.com
"The Agnes uses components from the Ceres Plateau, the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and Shaw’s Mountain and is always one of the most consistent wines in the Crystallum range. Fermented in older oak with full malolactic, it’s a balanced, self-assured bottling with citrus, oatmeal and vanilla spice flavours and a zesty, tapering finish. 2026-31"
Tim Atkin, September 2026, TimAtkin.com
Neal Martin, September 2026, Vinous.com
"Broader, more generous in its aromas than the Clay Shales – red apples, grapefruit, more stone fruit. An intimation of allspice and caramel character, too, woven well into the fruit. A palate layered with flavour and a satin texture, all underpinned by a real energy zipping through from start to finish. The balance is great. Simultaneously inviting and cerebral."
Oliver Coleman, July 2026, JancisRobinson.com
"The Agnes uses components from the Ceres Plateau, the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and Shaw’s Mountain and is always one of the most consistent wines in the Crystallum range. Fermented in older oak with full malolactic, it’s a balanced, self-assured bottling with citrus, oatmeal and vanilla spice flavours and a zesty, tapering finish. 2026-31"
Tim Atkin, September 2026, TimAtkin.com