Eikendal Chardonnay 2023
- Eikendal
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 92 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 93 Points
€19.85*
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Information about "Eikendal Chardonnay 2023"
The Eikendal Chardonnay 2023 exemplifies artistry and refinement, proudly representing Eikendal's legacy. Styled in a classic Burgundy fashion, this wine captivates with aromas of luscious oak, zesty lemon, sweet clover, and delicate orange peel, delivering an impressive balance of elegance and freshness. These complex aromas extend to the palate, accompanied by a mineral backbone that elevates the overall tasting experience. The finish is crisp and enduring, accentuated by a nuanced mineral character.
Handpicked grapes were cooled to 1°C before whole-bunch pressing. The wine aged 12-14 months in custom French oak barrels from Bruno Lorenzon (50%), ensuring purity, while the rest matured in barrels from Stéphane Chassin, imparting flinty minerality and salinity. The aging process involved minimal intervention, avoiding bâtonnage to preserve the wine's delicate characteristics, resulting in a total of 36 months in barrel.
| Main grape varietal: | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| acidity level: | low |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 93/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | white wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 92 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 93 Points
- 2022 Vintage - John Platter: 4.5 Stars
- 2022 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
- 2022 Vintage - Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 94 Points
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Curries, Grünes Thai Curry, Nasi Goreng, geräucherter Fisch |
| Grape varietals | Chardonnay |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 12 -14 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2027 |
| Winemaker | Nico Grobler, Christo Hanse, Maryke Botha |
| Ingredients | Trauben, Säureregulator (Apfelsäure), Packgas (Stickstoff), Konservierungsstoff (Sulfite) |
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| Calories | 80 kcal / 331 kj |
| Carbs | 1.3 |
| Sugar | < 0.5 |
| Fat | < 0.5 |
| saturated Fat | < 0.1 |
| Salt | < 0.01 |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.45 |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.8 |
| pH-value | 3.46 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 6.2 |