Saxenburg Private Collection Chardonnay 2024
- Saxenburg Wine Farm
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 91 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 89 Points
€26.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Saxenburg Private Collection Chardonnay 2024"
Saxenburg Private Collection Chardonnay 2024 captivates with an enticing perfume of ripe apricot, tropical papaya, and juicy mango, artfully complemented by fresh citrus peels and the depth of blood orange. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied character, skillfully balancing sophisticated fruit with well-integrated wood. Delicate layers suggest biscuity and pastry-like traits. The fresh acidity, creamy tannins, and delightful saline and mineral notes in the finish offer a true delight for the senses.
Saxenburg's winemaking philosophy is clear: a wine signifies a place known as terroir. The better one understands this place, the more exceptional the wines become. Here, the focus is exclusively on the wine itself, without the distractions of the estate, commercialism, or the label. Great wines arise from exquisite fruit harvested at the perfect time. The secret lies in the vineyard; when the right grape varieties are selected and the vineyard is sound, no cellar tricks are necessary for success. The best treatment for wine is no treatment at all.
Handpicked grapes for this exceptional Chardonnay were fermented and aged in French barriques, with 15% new 500-liter barrels and the remainder in previously used 300- and 225-liter casks.
| 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 89/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2024 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | white wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 91 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 89 Points
- 2023 - John Platter: 4 Stars
- 2023 - Tim Atkin 2024: 89 Points
- 2023 - Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 90 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) | 2030 |
| Winemaker | Edwin Grace |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
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| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.81 |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar [g/l] | 4.23 |
| pH-value | 3.51 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.9 |