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Paul Cluver Chardonnay Estate 2023 Elgin

93 Punkte und 4,5* John Platter, Winemagazine South Africa 2025, 91 R. Parker WA, M. Larner, 17 jancisrobinson.com
18,90 €
25,20 € pro 1 l
inkl. 19% USt. , zzgl. Versand
0,75 l
Beschreibung

- Notizen des Weinguts: " 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.“

- Robert Parker:  „Paul Cluver is doing everything right. (…) They would rate in my top 10 not only in S. A. but in the world. If you want to know how good South African whites can be, then look no further than Paul Cluver."



- Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, Monica Larner (02/2026): „From a rainy vintage, the Paul Clüver 2023 Elgin Estate Chardonnay is whole-bunch pressed and 100% barrel-fermented, maturing for 10 months on fine lees in a mix of first-, second-, third- and fourth-fill barrels, with around one-third new oak. Fermentation begins naturally without inoculation, and while malolactic is not encouraged, it is not prevented. Linear and cool in profile, the wine reflects Elgin’s marine influence and Bokkeveld shale soils through natural acidity and mid-palate tension, offering clarity and restraint. Total production is 11,344 bottles. 2026-2032. 
When I arrived at the Paul Clüver estate, Paul Clüver himself invited me to join him in his off-roading Defender to tour the stunning property. The Clüver family has been custodians of the De Rust farm in Elgin since 1896, farming livestock, maintaining beehives for honey and cultivating wheat, vegetables and fruit—most notably apples—across the estate. Today, the family owns an impressive 2,200 hectares, with 1,300 hectares preserved under conservation and covered in indigenous fynbos, wildlife and dramatic mountain terrain.
The vineyards span 65 hectares, first planted in 1987 to Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, with Gewürztraminer later removed. The land is now placed in a protective trust and cannot be sold or subdivided, underscoring the family’s long-term stewardship. Paul Clüver drove me up to the ridge line of the property to show recent erosion damage, stopping along the way to point out the local flora and wild proteas that were in beautiful bloom during my visit."

- DECANTER World Wine Awards: “Honeydew melon, pineapple and lemon blossom lead onto a structured, succulent palate with elegance and stature.“

- 4,5 Sterne und 93 Punkte John Platter Winemagazine South Africa 2025
- 93 Punkte Tim Atikin MW

- 17 Punkte jancisrobinson.com, Tamlyn Currin: “Older vineyards, 100% barrel fermented. RS 1.9 g/l. Deeper, more compote-fruit timbre than the Village Chardonnay. Membrillo, mirabelle, apple jam, a touch of red fruit. No oakiness but a slight minty fragrance that perhaps comes from oak? Mellifluous in every sense of the word. 2026-2032. “

 

Für ältere Jahrgänge:
- 92 Punkte TIM ATKIN

- Rober Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, Anthony Mueller: "On the nose of the 2017 Chardonnay, the wine begins with classic expressions centered around fresh apples, pears, lemon curd and oak tones. On the palate, the mouthfeel is fine and focused, showing converted flavors from malolactic fermentation with a soft oaky and buttery expression. The finish is elegant and with the rich mouthfeel that finishes slightly spicy with lingering brown baking spices. This wine is balanced and well-made. There were 30,000 bottles created."

- VINOUS, Neal Martin: "The 2017 Estate Chardonnay is 100% wild-fermented and matured for nine months in 30% new oak. It offers tropical fruit (passion fruit, guava and pineapple) on the nose, while managing to retain fine delineation. The palate is well balanced, the tropical theme continuing with an easygoing, punter-friendly finish."

- 4,5* PLATTER'S WINE GUIDE

 

 

 

Angaben zur Produktsicherheit
Herstellerinformationen:
Cluver Paul Estate Wines
Kromco Turn off, De Rust Estate N2
Grabouw, Südafrika, 7160
info@cluver.com
https://cluver.com
Produkteigenschaft Wert
Rebsorte(n): Chardonnay
Jahrgang: 2023
Land: Südafrika
Inhalt: 0,75 l
Region: Elgin
Parker Wine Advocate: 91 RPWA
Produkt: Weisswein
Jancis Robinson: 17,0 JR
Tim Atkin MW: 93 TA
Inhalt: 0,75 l
Empfehlungen: Zalto Burgunder-Glas; vor dem Servieren Dekantieren; bei 12-14°C; herrlich zu Edelfischen oder Krustentieren, auch zu Trüffelgerichten
Reben: 100% Chardonay
Im Weinkeller: Grapes were whole-bunch pressed, settled naturally overnight without settling agents before the juice was transferred to French oak barrels for fermentation. This wine was wild fermented in a selection of French oak barrels. (33% new,28% 2nd; and the balance 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.
% vol Alk: 13,2
Notizen des Weinguts: Paul Clüver Family Wines pioneered Chardonnay in the Elgin Valley, planting the first commercial vineyards of this noble Burgundian variety in 1987. The cool climate, ancient soils of Bokkeveld shale and an ethos centred around the making of excellence from Chardonnay has resulted in Paul Clüver Chardonnay displaying accurate interpretation of terroir together with meticulous winemaking to attain a distinctive level of excellence for which the Clüver name is renowned. 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 6 to 38 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. 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.
Potenziell allergene Substanzen: Enthält Sulfite. Kann Spuren von Eiweiß, Gelatine und Milch enthalten.
Importeur bzw. Inverkehrbringer: Joh. Eggers Sohn GmbH, Speicher I, Konsul-Smidt-Str. 8 J, D-28217 Bremen.
Hersteller: Paul Cluver Estate Wines, N2, Kromco Turn off, De Rust Estate, Grabouw, 7160, Südafrika, Telefon: +27 21 844 0605, info@cluver.com, www.cluver.com
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