Description
Blaauwklippen Chardonnay 2025 is a barrel-fermented Stellenbosch white built around citrus freshness, lees-derived texture, and restrained French oak. Whole-bunch pressing and extended maturation on the gross lees give the wine breadth and richness, while the absence of malolactic fermentation preserves its natural acidity and mineral focus.
The nose opens with sweet lemon curd, orange blossom, warm brioche, and delicate white peach. On the palate, the wine is textured yet precise, with bright citrus and a mineral line bringing energy through the mid-palate. Regular bâtonnage adds weight and integration, while crisp acidity carries the wine into a zesty, mouthwatering finish. It would pair especially well with grilled linefish, lemon butter pasta, creamy risotto, or roast chicken.
This is a structured Chardonnay with enough freshness and texture to develop well over the next several years.
The nose opens with sweet lemon curd, orange blossom, warm brioche, and delicate white peach. On the palate, the wine is textured yet precise, with bright citrus and a mineral line bringing energy through the mid-palate. Regular bâtonnage adds weight and integration, while crisp acidity carries the wine into a zesty, mouthwatering finish. It would pair especially well with grilled linefish, lemon butter pasta, creamy risotto, or roast chicken.
This is a structured Chardonnay with enough freshness and texture to develop well over the next several years.
In the cellar
The grapes were hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed using a gentle pressing cycle to extract high-quality juice. The juice settled for approximately 20 hours before being racked into 228L French oak barrels for fermentation. Following fermentation, bâtonnage was carried out every second day for two weeks, with malolactic fermentation deliberately inhibited to preserve freshness and acidity. During maturation, the lees were stirred every two weeks. Twenty-two percent new oak was used, and the wine spent 51 weeks on the gross lees in barrel before bottling.
Winemaker: Narina Cloete
Winemaker: Narina Cloete
About the Winery
One of Stellenbosch’s oldest and most cherished estates, Blaauwklippen has been crafting fine wines since 1682. Combining centuries of tradition with modern precision, the winery produces graceful reds and expressive whites that highlight the region’s rich diversity. Their renowned Zinfandel and Bordeaux-style blends offer depth and elegance in equal measure. Visitors and collectors alike admire Blaauwklippen for its commitment to authenticity and its seamless blend of history and innovation. Discover this historic estate’s exceptional range and experience a taste of Stellenbosch’s timeless beauty.
