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Paul Cluver Chardonnay Seven Flags 2014 750ml

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750ml
country
South Africa
region
Overberg
appellation
Elgin
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Additional vintages
2016 2015 2014
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
The 2014 Seven Flags Chardonnay is the first release from 27-year-old vines, some of the oldest in South Africa, that are Dijon clones on two facing slopes. It went through partial malolactic. It has a crisp, mineral-driven bouquet with touches of sea salt and limestone rock. The palate is very well balanced and very Burgundy-like, more Chassagne say than Meursault with a very long, lightly spiced finish, with the 30% new oak deftly integrated. This is a stunning debut.
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Paul Cluver Chardonnay Seven Flags 2014 750ml

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WA
95
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
The 2014 Seven Flags Chardonnay is the first release from 27-year-old vines, some of the oldest in South Africa, that are Dijon clones on two facing slopes. It went through partial malolactic. It has a crisp, mineral-driven bouquet with touches of sea salt and limestone rock. The palate is very well balanced and very Burgundy-like, more Chassagne say than Meursault with a very long, lightly spiced finish, with the 30% new oak deftly integrated. This is a stunning debut.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
South Africa
region
Overberg
appellation
Elgin
Additional vintages
2016 2015 2014
Overview
The 2014 Seven Flags Chardonnay is the first release from 27-year-old vines, some of the oldest in South Africa, that are Dijon clones on two facing slopes. It went through partial malolactic. It has a crisp, mineral-driven bouquet with touches of sea salt and limestone rock. The palate is very well balanced and very Burgundy-like, more Chassagne say than Meursault with a very long, lightly spiced finish, with the 30% new oak deftly integrated. This is a stunning debut.
green grapes

Varietal: Chardonnay

In the past couple of decades, the sales of wines made with Chardonnay grapes has risen and fallen more than once. For many people, this green skinned grape was marred by a poor reputation for bland and uninteresting wines, a great shame considering the fact that Chardonnay grapes have proven time and time again to be interesting, versatile and full of surprises. Most commonly, fine Chardonnay wines are buttery, smooth and creamy as a result of malolactic fermentation, yet with hints of tropical fruits and orchard fruits such as apples and pears. What is most remarkable about Chardonnay grapes, however, is the fact that unlike many other 'white' grapes, they are exceptionally good at holding the characteristics of their terroir in the bottle. As such, despite their fluctuating reputation, this is one grape varietal which produces constantly surprising, impressive and varied wines.
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Country: South Africa

Perhaps the most famous and well respected of all the wine regions in South Africa is that of Constantia, which holds many of the oldest and most traditional wineries in the country. Here, the temperate climate receives the Atlantic winds which cool the vineyards, and the fertile soil allows the grapes to grow to full ripeness, resulting in highly flavorful wines which are enjoyed around the world. Whilst Sauvignon Blanc varietals make up the most widely exported wines of this region, the rest of the country produces a huge and impressive range of wines, made up from varietals native to many different European countries. From excellent Champagne style sparkling wines, to aromatic fortified examples, fruity reds and refreshing whites, South Africa continues to impress and surprise, with modern techniques and technologies leading the way and producing exceptional results.
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green grapes

Varietal: Chardonnay

In the past couple of decades, the sales of wines made with Chardonnay grapes has risen and fallen more than once. For many people, this green skinned grape was marred by a poor reputation for bland and uninteresting wines, a great shame considering the fact that Chardonnay grapes have proven time and time again to be interesting, versatile and full of surprises. Most commonly, fine Chardonnay wines are buttery, smooth and creamy as a result of malolactic fermentation, yet with hints of tropical fruits and orchard fruits such as apples and pears. What is most remarkable about Chardonnay grapes, however, is the fact that unlike many other 'white' grapes, they are exceptionally good at holding the characteristics of their terroir in the bottle. As such, despite their fluctuating reputation, this is one grape varietal which produces constantly surprising, impressive and varied wines.
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Country: South Africa

Perhaps the most famous and well respected of all the wine regions in South Africa is that of Constantia, which holds many of the oldest and most traditional wineries in the country. Here, the temperate climate receives the Atlantic winds which cool the vineyards, and the fertile soil allows the grapes to grow to full ripeness, resulting in highly flavorful wines which are enjoyed around the world. Whilst Sauvignon Blanc varietals make up the most widely exported wines of this region, the rest of the country produces a huge and impressive range of wines, made up from varietals native to many different European countries. From excellent Champagne style sparkling wines, to aromatic fortified examples, fruity reds and refreshing whites, South Africa continues to impress and surprise, with modern techniques and technologies leading the way and producing exceptional results.