Paul Clüver Family Wines

Estate Chardonnay

Name: Estate Chardonnay
Brand: Paul Clüver Family Wines
Price: 369 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Chardonnay from Elgin, South Africa

R369

Bottle size:

750 ml

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On the nose this wine shows great citrus aspects, ripe orange, and winter melon notes with some light toasted brioche in the background. Tangerine fruit and citrus blossom fragrances are apparent, with hints of vanilla pod and a slight salinity on the taste. These characteristics follow through onto the palate. The fine, fresh acidity is natural, and adds poise and focus to the wine.

Orange

Winter Melon

Citrus Blossom

Vanilla Pod

Grapes were whole-bunch pressed, settled naturally overnight without settling agents before the juice was transferred to French oak barrels and concrete egg for fermentation. This wine was wild fermented in a selection of French oak barrels. (12% new, 20% 2nd; and the rest 3rd and 4th fill.) Wine remained on the lees for a total of nine months without any Sulphur addition. After tasting and blending trials, the wine was assembled from the best barrels, stabilised, and prepared for bottling.

Currently we have 14.4 hectares planted to Chardonnay on the estate, which equates to 19.2% of the total plantings. Clones include 9, 76, 95,96' 175, 270, 548 and 1066. The first vines were planted in 1987 and the youngest vineyards in 2017. Vines range in age from 5 to 35 years. The soil is predominantly decomposed Bokkeveld Shale with underlying clay at varying depths. Vines are planted on East, South east and South- South West facing slopes. Height above sea level; 320 to 385 meters.

Paul Clüver Family Wines

Paul Cluver Wines is a family owned and family run winery focused on producing world class wines that reflect the uniqueness of the cool-climate Elgin terroir. The family is proud to have pioneered the Elgin appellation and for being a leader in sustainable farming.

Description

Orange

Winter Melon

Citrus Blossom

Vanilla Pod

Food Pairing

Fish, poultry, pork and game bird dishes work well with this wine. It pairs particularly well with creamy pastas and salmon dishes. The good acidity and balance between wood and fruit keeps the wine from being overly rich and consequently, great without food too. Mussel soup is a perfect match.

White Fish

Poultry

Pork

Game Birds