With the recent release of the 2015 La Motte Chardonnay and 2013 La Motte Méthode Cap Classique (68% Chardonnay), Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche shares his thoughts on what it is that makes Franschhoek Chardonnay special.
“Viticulturists agree that Chardonnay is quite an easy variety to produce. It can be planted in most vine producing countries where a wine of satisfactory quality can be produced. Even non-traditional wine countries such as Zimbabwe, has in the past produced acceptable Chardonnay.
Chardonnay’s popularity makes it one of the most planted white varieties in the world – about 160 000 ha. But other than another volume leader when it comes to area planted, the Airen grape that is found mainly in Span, the 160 000 ha of Chardonnay are found over many countries and terroirs. Chardonnay is planted in more wine grape areas than any other grape variety.
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