Landskroon Unoaked Chardonnay 2026

On the south-western slopes of the iconic Paarl Mountain, Landskroon has more than 150 years of winemaking heritage behind it, with five generations of the De Villiers family contributing to the estate's story. The warm Paarl climate helps develop ripe, generous fruit, while the mountain setting provides an important counterpoint of freshness and structure. The Landskroon Unoaked Chardonnay 2026 takes a deliberately fruit-focused approach. Earlier Landskroon Chardonnay vintages have been fermented in stainless-steel tanks at cool temperatures, allowing the natural citrus and tropical fruit character of the Chardonnay to remain prominent without the influence of oak. The result is a dry, medium-bodied style built around freshness rather than richness. Landskroon's 2023 Chardonnay, for example, was described as having crisp acidity, rich lemony and tropical fruit, and a dry, rounded finish. The wine is also part of a new chapter for Landskroon. In 2025, Van Loveren Family Vineyards acquired the Landskroon wine brand and operational cellar, bringing the historic Paarl property into another established South African family-owned wine business while retaining the Landskroon name and heritage.

Colour: Pale straw with a youthful, bright appearance in the glass.
Nose: Fresh and expressive, with lemon and lime leading into ripe tropical fruit, white peach and subtle green-apple notes. The absence of oak keeps the aromatics clean and focused on the natural fruit character of the Chardonnay.
Palate: Dry and medium-bodied, with lively citrus and tropical fruit flavours supported by refreshing acidity. Lemon and lime provide freshness, while softer stone-fruit and ripe tropical notes give the palate enough generosity to avoid feeling overly sharp. The texture is clean and rounded, with no buttery or vanilla oak character competing with the fruit.
Finish: Crisp, clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and tropical fruit and a bright acidity that invites another sip.