Beeslaar Wines · White
Beeslaar Chardonnay 2023
94
Platter's Guide
4.3
Vivino
ProducerBeeslaar Wines
StyleWhite
RegionSouth Africa · Western Cape
GrapesChardonnay 100%
Vintage2023
Alcohol13%
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About the wine
An elegant Chardonnay from Abrie Beeslaar, one of South Africa’s finest winemakers. Citrus, green apple and ripe pineapple lead the nose, while a gentle oak touch brings a soft texture, balanced by fine acidity and a striking minerality. A wine that shows the new possibilities of South African Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
NoseCitrus, Green apple
PalateRipe pineapple flavours stand in delicate contrast to the wine’s mineral core, while fine acidity cuts through its balanced centre.
FinishA moderate alcohol makes for an easy, invigorating finish.
Winemaking
VinificationHand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed. After 48 hours of settling, the juice is fermented in new French oak, older French oak and ceramic amphorae. Malolactic fermentation takes place in selected barrels only.
Ageing12 months on the lees in French oak (20% new).
VineyardWestern Cape (Stellenbosch, Robertson, Barrydale or Kaaimansgat, selected by vintage); shale and decomposed granite; 12–17-year-old vines; 6–8 t/ha.
Serving
Drinking window5–6 years from vintage (around 2028–2029)
Highlights
Platter’s Guide 4.5 stars (94 points). A surprising white from South Africa’s top red winemaker — oak and minerality in fine balance, a Chardonnay that competes on the world stage.
Food pairing
Soy-marinated crab · Abalone · Seafood pasta · Fish in butter sauce · Creamy risotto · Brie, camembert
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