Baleia Chardonnay

Baleia Chardonnay

A crisp Chardonnay with elder flower and lime blossom aromas, almond biscotti and light oak flavours on the palate. Natural salts found in the soils present a delicate sensation of minerality in Baleia’s food-driven wines and prepares the palate beautifully. Creamy Italian pasta dishes are this Chardonnay’s perfect companion.

WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY

As a winemaker, when you are fortunate enough to plant in almost pure limestone soils, with extremely
high pH, you can only start to dream of the possibilities. The incredibly high mineral content in the soils
reveals itself after a few years in the bottle, provided we respect the fruit and treat the wine carefully.

Grown in pure limestone soil with extremely high mineral content, which results in a lively wine layered
with fine structure.

VINEYARD PHILOSOPHY

Baleia believes that living soils = strong roots = healthy vines = perfectly ripened fruit. We believe that
through science and meticulous farming with attention to the details, we can produce grapes that
truly reflect the terroir in which they are grown.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Grown in pure limestone soil with extremely high mineral content, which results in a lively wine layered
with fine structure.
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Established in 2009 by the Joubert family, their winemaking style is inspired by the Mediterranean climate. Their ethos is to create wines that reflect the unique terroir and elements of their remarkable location. In fact, Baleia is the only winery on the Lower Duiwenhoksrivier in Vermaaklikheid in the southern coastal area of the Cape. Baleia is Portuguese for whale and the striking labels are inspired by St. Sebastien Bay, the Whale Nursery of South Africa.

Discover a place of whales and wonder, where wines are born from rocky limestone soil in a remote and
unspoilt corner of the Cape South Coast. Here vines overcome fierce elements to create fruit with singular
character and depth of flavour. Beyond evocative wine, Baleia is also about finding harmony between self,
others and nature in pursuit of life’s perfect equilibrium

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Baleia Chardonnay