Named after the mission hospital established on the domain property in the early 19th century, 40% of the barrels in the Missionvale Chardonnay 2022 completed fermentation un-inoculated. Spontaneous onset, assisted by late inoculation with locally sourced organically grown natural yeast, is responsible for the balance of alcohol conversion. Of the final blend, 8% was fermented and matured for 9 months in amphora, the balance in French oak. Bottled with light filtration in February 2023. Residual sugar: 1.6g/l. Bottled at 13%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Pronounced aromas of peach, pear, nectarines and honey. Lovely whiffs of grapefruit, orange blossom and almonds.

Palate: On entry, notes of nectarines and grapefruit. Complimented by beautiful hints of peach, pear and apricot. Mid-palate is elegant with a well weighted creamy texture.

Finish: Refreshing acidity and minerality with lingering notes of macadamia nuts and roasted pineapple.

Established in 1989, Bouchard Finlayson is one of South Africa’s most awarded boutique wine estates located in a scenic valley just an hour and a half from Cape Town called Hemel-en-Aarde. Framed by great fold mountains and breathtaking ocean views, it is one of the coolest wine-making regions in the Cape with duplex soil structures and sun-facing slopes. The promise of the unique terroir is harnessed by winemaker Chris Albrecht in slow-ripened flavour-rich wines of exceptional quality. Bouchard Finlayson is globally acclaimed for producing the best Pinot Noir in South Africa as well as exceptional Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs.