Characters of ripe citrus, melon and peach with great minerality, rounded out by well-judged oaking. A very complex wine with a long and creamy finish and a good acid backbone. Ageing potential
10+ years from vintage under ideal cellaring conditions.

This wine is named after the five large stone pine trees on a hill standing sentinel over the Five Soldiers vineyards. The Five Soldiers is the apex of Chardonnay at Rustenberg and is a highly collected wine.

Characterised by measured power and complexity, it is designed to be drunk with food and will benefit from a few years of careful cellaring. It illustrates the true character of each vintage and is a barrel selection of the finest batches of Chardonnay each year.

"Lemon rind, fresh pears, smoked nuts and buttered toast on the nose of this lively and spicy chardonnay. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a creamy, flavorful and persistent palate. Sustainable. Drink now or hold. Screw cap."
93 points. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (August 2024)