White

Chardonnay

Paul Cluver

South Africa

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
South Africa
Appellation
Elgin
Alcohol
13.3%
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled fish · roast chicken · shrimp · mild cheeses · pasta with white sauce · pear salad

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 201290 pts

    Initial scents of cedar, wood-grilled apple, popcorn and orange creamsicle are intensely decadent, promising a lush and textural wine. Those notes carry through to the opulent palate, with supporting accents of orange zest, toasted brioche and hazelnut that unfold on the medium-…