Saxenburg Private Collection Chardonnay 2023
- Saxenburg Wine Farm
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4 Stars / 88 Points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 89 Points
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 90 Points
€23.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Saxenburg Private Collection Chardonnay 2023"
Saxenburg Private Collection Chardonnay 2023 enchants with its aroma of ripe apricot, papaya, and mango, underpinned by fresh citrus zest and blood orange highlights. This wine showcases a full-bodied palate that strikes a superb balance between refined fruit and well-integrated oak. Subtle hints of biscotti and pastry add dimension, while its vibrant acidity, creamy tannins, and delightful saline and mineral hints provide a truly indulgent finish.
Saxenburg's winemaking philosophy emphasizes the significance of terroir in defining a wine's identity. The more one understands this unique landscape, the better the wines can be crafted. Here, the focus is entirely on the wine itself, steering clear of distractions from the estate or marketing. Exceptional wines begin with great fruit, and this is where the secret unfolds in the vineyard. At Saxenburg, it is believed that selecting the right grape varieties and nurturing the vineyard means no tricks are required in the cellar; the finest treatment for wine is simply to leave it alone.
Handpicked grapes for this premium Chardonnay underwent fermentation and aging in French barriques, with 15% new 500-liter barrels and the remainder in previously used 300- and 225-liter barrels.
| Main grape varietal: | Chardonnay |
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| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| acidity level: | low |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 4 Sterne, Tim Atkin 89/100, Winemag 90/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | white wine |
- John Platter: 4 Stars / 88 Points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 89 Points
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 90 Points
- 2020 Vintage - John Platter: 4 Stars
- 2020 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2022: 89 Points
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Grape varietals | Chardonnay |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 10-12 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2028 |
| Winemaker | Edwin Grace |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
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| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.09 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.52 |
| pH-value | 3.6 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.45 |