Description
Paul Cluver Village Chardonnay 2023 is a great expression Chardonnay, bursting with citrus and citrus blossom notes followed by aromas of white peach and complemented with a great fresh palate which is long and lingering. These characteristics follow through onto the palate that reveals the natural, fine and fresh acidity of the wine with a lingering aftertaste.
This wine is a blend of several components of Chardonnay from different vineyards on the Estate, the vine ages ranging from 6 to 18 years. This wine was fermented and aged in a variety of vessels for complexity and a broad, nuanced flavour-spectrum: 16% in stainless steel tank, 41% in 2500l oak foudré; 8% in concrete egg, with the balance lying in older 300l French oak barrels. All wines were allowed to ferment spontaneously and aged on the lees for 8 months. After tasting and blending trials, the wine was blended, stabilised, and prepared for bottling.
Food pairing: Enjoy on its own or with a creamy seafood pasta, fresh line fish or roasted chicken dish.
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
