Blaauwklippen Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay
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Blaauwklippen Chardonnay 2024
Founded in 1682, Blaauwklippen is one of Stellenbosch's oldest wine estates, set among the granite boulders and mountain slopes of the Stellenbosch winelands. The Blaauwklippen Chardonnay 2024 comes from vineyards in the Polkadraai Hills, where decomposed granite soils contribute to the wine's mineral character and freshness. The combination of Stellenbosch sunshine and mineral-rich soils provides a natural foundation for Chardonnay with both ripe fruit and lively acidity. Chardonnay returned to Blaauwklippen's portfolio in 2023 after a three-decade absence, making the variety an important part of the estate's modern white-wine offering. The 2024 vintage was hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in 228-litre French oak barrels. It spent around 11 months in barrel on its gross lees, with regular bĂątonnage adding texture, while malolactic fermentation was inhibited. Around 22% new oak was used, keeping the oak influence measured rather than dominant. The result is a Stellenbosch Chardonnay that combines creamy texture and subtle oak complexity with the freshness and mineral character of the fruit.Â
Colour: Bright pale gold with a youthful, clear appearance.
Nose: Sweet lemon and ripe citrus lead into fragrant orange blossom and yellow peach, with creamy brioche and subtle vanilla-like oak adding depth. The fruit remains fresh and clearly defined beneath the richer aromas.
Palate: Medium-bodied but richly textured, with ripe citrus and yellow peach supported by lively acidity. The palate has a creamy, almost plush feel from extended lees maturation and bĂątonnage, while the mineral character adds freshness and focus. Gentle French oak contributes a refined layer of brioche and spice without overwhelming the fruit.
Finish: Long and refreshing, with citrus, peach and subtle creamy oak giving way to a clean mineral finish and lively acidity.
- Food Pairing : The combination of creamy texture, fresh acidity and subtle oak makes Blaauwklippen Chardonnay 2024 particularly versatile with richer dishes. Try it with grilled tuna or salmon, roast chicken with a creamy sauce, buttery prawns, or a fragrant Thai or Indian curry. The wine's acidity keeps richer food feeling fresh, while its peach, citrus and gentle brioche character complement creamy sauces, lightly spiced dishes and the savoury richness of seafood. Blaauwklippen itself recommends the wine with richer Thai and Indian curries and tuna steaks.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: Approximately 3â4 years.
- Vintage: 2024
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Medals Won: 2025 Prescient Chardonnay Report: 94 points and a Top 10 Placement. 2025 Global Wine Masters: Gold Medal. Investec Trophy Wine Show: Scored 93 to 97 points.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Decomposed granite soils.
- Sugar Content: 2.60g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.70%
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