Cluver Prieur Colline du Matin Chardonnay 2024

This beautiful Chardonnay exudes aromas of fresh citrus and mineral notes, with some light toasted brioche in the background. Tangerine fruit and citrus blossom fragrances are apparent, with hints of vanilla pod and almond flakes. These characteristics follow through onto the palate, which is rich and exudes a refined elegance. The fine, fresh acidity adds poise and focus to the wine, with the finish being long and bearing an engaging touch of salinity.

Fish, poultry, pork, and game-bird dishes are complemented by this wine. It also pairs particularly well with creamy pastas and salmon dishes. The fresh acidity and great balance between fruit and well-balanced oak keeps the wine from being overly rich and consequently, making it an enjoyable wine to drink on its own.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Andries Burger
wine of origin : Elgin
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 1.7 g/l  pH : 3.35  ta : 7.0 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2026 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 95 points
2026 National Wine Challenge - White Wine of the Year
in the vineyard : The grapes for the Clüver Prieur Chardonnay were selected from a vineyard planted in 2015 to clones 9, 76, 95, 277 and 548. This southwest facing vineyard is situated 350 m above sealevel and plant density is 4000 vines/ha.

in the cellar : Grapes were whole-bunch pressed, the juice allowed to settle overnight without any settling agents before being transferred to French oak barrels for fermentation. (50% new, 25% 2nd fill, and the rest 3rd fill.) To retain freshness in the Chardonnay, occasional lees stirring was done, and the wine remained on the lees for a total of 10 months without any sulphur addition. After tasting and thorough blending trials, the wine was assembled from the best barrels, stabilised, and prepared for bottling.

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