Stellenzicht Acheulean Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay
Description
Set on the higher-altitude slopes of Stellenbosch, Stellenzicht Wines focuses on site-specific winemaking, where elevation, cooling ocean influences, and varied soils shape the wines. The Acheulean range reflects a more considered, terroir-driven approach - balancing classical structure with modern clarity.
Chardonnay vineyards benefit from decomposed granite soils and cooler aspects, allowing for slower ripening and better natural acidity. Winemaking leans towards restraint: careful oak use, gentle handling, and an emphasis on texture rather than overt richness. The result is a style that nods to Old World elegance while remaining distinctly South African in fruit expression.
Colour:
Bright straw with a subtle golden edge, indicating both freshness and a touch of oak influence.
Nose:
Citrus leads - lemon zest and grapefruit - followed by green apple and white peach. Underneath, there’s a gentle layer of toasted almond, vanilla pod, and a hint of flintiness.
Palate:
Medium-bodied with a clean, linear structure. The fruit profile mirrors the nose, with citrus and stone fruit carried by a fine, refreshing acidity. Oak is present but integrated, adding texture rather than weight. There’s a slight creaminess through the mid-palate, balanced by a mineral edge.
Finish:
Focused and lingering, with citrus peel and a subtle savoury note tapering off cleanly.
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Stellenzicht Acheulean Chardonnay 2024
- Food Pairing : The Stellenzicht Acheulean Chardonnay 2024 works best with dishes that match its balance of freshness and texture. Grilled line fish with lemon butter or a classic hake and chips highlights its citrus-driven acidity, while roast chicken with herbs complements the subtle oak and gentle creaminess. It also pairs well with creamy mushroom risotto, where the wine’s structure cuts through richness, and lightly spiced Cape Malay chicken, where its freshness keeps the palate lifted without overpowering the dish.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: 5–8 years.
- Vintage: 2024
- Manufacturer: Stellenzicht
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 4 Stars
- Medals Won: 93 points: Winemag Chardonnay Report. Gold Medal: Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards. 87 points: Trophy Wine Show 2025. Silver Medal: London Wine Competition.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Varied soils.
- Sugar Content: 2g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
Please note:
These figures are subject to change.
