Eikendal Chardonnay 2023
- Eikendal
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 92 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 93 Points
€19.85*
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Information about "Eikendal Chardonnay 2023"
The Eikendal Chardonnay 2023 is a meticulously crafted wine, standing as the pinnacle of Eikendal’s offerings. With roots in the Burgundy style, this elegant wine envelops the nose with exquisite oak aromas intertwined with fresh lemon, sweet clover, and subtle orange peel, presenting a remarkable finesse and vibrancy. These aromatic components translate seamlessly to the palate, complemented by a stony minerality that enhances the overall sensory experience. The finish is taut and lengthy, defined by a delicate mineral character that lingers.
Handpicked grapes were cooled to 1°C before whole-bunch pressing. The wine aged 12-14 months in custom French oak barrels from Bruno Lorenzon (50%), ensuring purity, while the rest matured in barrels from Stéphane Chassin, imparting flinty minerality and salinity. The aging process involved minimal intervention, avoiding bâtonnage to preserve the wine's delicate characteristics, resulting in a total of 36 months in barrel.
| 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 93/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | White wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 92 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 93 Points
- 2022 Vintage - John Platter: 4.5 Stars
- 2022 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
- 2022 Vintage - Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 94 Points
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Curries, Grünes Thai Curry, Nasi Goreng, geräucherter Fisch |
| Grape varietals | Chardonnay |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 12 -14 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2027 |
| Winemaker | Nico Grobler, Christo Hanse, Maryke Botha |
| Ingredients | Trauben, Säureregulator (Apfelsäure), Packgas (Stickstoff), Konservierungsstoff (Sulfite) |
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| Calories | 80 kcal / 331 kj |
| Carbs | 1.3 |
| Sugar | < 0.5 |
| Fat | < 0.5 |
| saturated Fat | < 0.1 |
| Salt | < 0.01 |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.45 |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.8 |
| pH-value | 3.46 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 6.2 |