Neil Ellis, Whitehall Chardonnay 2022
The Whitehall Chardonnay celebrates the legacy of site-selected vineyards. The vineyards for this premium Chardonnay are close to the Whitehall farm from where Neil produced the first certified Elgin Sauvignon Blanc. The philosophy is to craft Chardonnay of great purity, reflecting site and the vintage in which it was grown.
The 2022 vintage has an attractive bouquet and brings together aromas of citrus, acacia blossoms and flinty mineral aromatics. Tightly structured palate and bouquet blend into a subtle harmony. This wine combines grace with a well- defined character and a remarkable concentration and balance.
£29.95
Elgin
Chardonnay
Bone-drySweet
Description
THE WHITEHALL CHARDONNAY CELEBRATES THE LEGACY OF SITE-SELECTED VINEYARDS. THE VINEYARDS FOR THIS PREMIUM CHARDONNAY ARE CLOSE TO THE WHITEHALL FARM FROM WHERE NEIL PRODUCED THE FIRST CERTIFIED ELGIN SAUVIGNON BLANC. THE PHILOSOPHY IS TO CRAFT CHARDONNAY OF GREAT PURITY, REFLECTING SITE AND THE VINTAGE IN WHICH IT WAS GROWN.
ORIGIN
The grapes for this premium Chardonnay is close to the Whitehall farm from where Neil produced the first certified wine from Elgin. These vineyards are positioned on south-facing slopes of which the soil is mainly white mineral sandstone and quartz on a clay sub-base. The vines are trellised and have access to supplementary irrigation.
WINEMAKING
Harvest in Elgin on Chardonnay started more than a week later than normal on the 3 rd of March and carried through until 24 March 2022. Grapes were harvested at 21-22.5 °B with a total acid of 8.5g/l and a pH of 3.10. Yield: 6.5- 8tons/Ha.
The grapes were whole bunch and a 100% barrel fermented, using 35% new 228 litre fine-grained oak barrels and the rest in 2nd and 3rd fill oak barrels. 25% went through malolactic fermentation. The wine spent 9 months in 228L French oak barrels.
Bottled in January 2023
WINEMAKER NOTES
This wine has an attractive bouquet and brings together aromas of citrus, acacia blossoms and flinty mineral aromatics. Tightly structured palate and bouquet blend into a subtle harmony. This wine combines grace with a well- defined character and a remarkable concentration and balance.
FOOD PAIRING
Salmon, smoked duck, shellfish.
WINE ANALYSIS
Cultivars: 100% Chardonnay
Alc 12.5%
RS 2.3 g/L
TA 6.5 g/L
PH 3.15
Additional information
| Alcohol vol | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Elgin |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Wine Farm |
Salmon, smoked duck, shellfish.
4 reviews for Neil Ellis, Whitehall Chardonnay 2022
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93 points | Tim Atkin MW Special South Africa Report 2024
“Neil Ellis was one of the pioneers in Elgin, way back in 1990, and his son Warren continues to make impressive wines from the region. This racy, refined, well-balanced Chardonnay is a case in point, with pear, lemon and nectarine flavours, toasty 33% new wood and a scoop of “cream” from 25% malolactic. 2024-28”
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Gold Medal (95 points) | Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
“Genteel, refined and elegant with vivid lime citrus and green apple vitality countered by the broad creamy breadth and well-knitted oak. Beautifully long and flinty.”
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95 points | Platter’s Wine Guide 2025
“Echoing the 2021’s poise & natural energy, Elgin sourced 2022 has luscious kumquat& grapefruit marmalade fruit, lime minerality & delicate sweet spice from ferment/9 months in oak, 30% new. Charming in youth, track record for cellaring.”
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Gold Medal (95 points) | International Wine Challenge 2025
“More cut and energetic, fresh with acidity. It’s juicy with hints of tangerine, stony spice, lemon balm. It has a great length, is intense while being smooth.”
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