Village Chardonnay

This wine pairs beautifully with creamy seafood pasta, roasted chicken, or fresh line fish. Its fresh acidity and balanced fruit flavors make it an excellent companion for these dishes​.

The estate has 13.4 hectares of Chardonnay vineyards, with vine ages ranging from 5 to 35 years. The vineyards are planted in decomposed Bokkeveld shale soils with underlying clay. Facing east, southeast, and south-southwest at altitudes between 320 and 385 meters, these conditions are ideal for producing high-quality Chardonnay​.

The wine underwent fermentation and aging in a combination of vessels: large oak vats (50%), concrete eggs (6%), and older oak barrels (36%). The aging lasted 8 months on the lees, enhancing the wine's texture and complexity​.

This Chardonnay is a blend of several components from different vineyards on the estate. It was partially tank fermented, with 8% fermented in 2500-liter oak vats, 50% in older 300-liter barrels, and 6% in concrete eggs. All fermentation was natural, and the wine aged on the lees for 8 months​.

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.