Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022 showcases the elegance and precision of Greyton’s cool-climate terroir. Crafted from high-altitude vineyards on decomposed shale and clay, this refined Chardonnay opens with vibrant citrus, lime zest and white peach, layered with jasmine, subtle spice and a whisper of toasted nuts. The palate is pure and mineral-driven, combining crisp acidity with generous texture and beautifully integrated oak. Fresh, focused and impeccably balanced, it delivers a long, clean finish that highlights both its sophistication and sense of place. A standout South African Chardonnay that marries tension and finesse, offering a compelling alternative to premium Burgundy while remaining unmistakably Lismore. Perfect with seafood, poultry or elegant seasonal dishes.
In the 2025 Decanter South African Chardonnay Panel Tasting, this wine was awarded 97 points and placed 2nd overall.
Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Edizione 47 Cuvée Prestige 2022
Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Ed. 47, Ca’ del Bosco 2022 is a sparkling wine from the Franciacorta region of Italy, made predominantly from Chardonnay, with a blend of Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco. This specific vintage is a multi-vintage blend, with the 2022 vintage making up 77% of the wine and enriched by reserves from 2021 and 2020. The wine is known for its complex notes of brioche, stone fruit, and citrus, balanced with fresh acidity and a persistent effervescence.
Wine profile
Vintage: 2022 (Edizione 47)
Region: Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy
Grape blend: Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (22.5%), Pinot Bianco (2.5%)
Aging: The 2022 vintage is a multi-vintage blend, using 77% from 2022 and 18% and 5% reserve wines from 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Method: Metodo Classico
Color: Luminous straw-yellow with fine, persistent bubbles
Tasting notes
Aroma: Brioche, lemongrass, stone fruit, citrus, spearmint, and oregano
Palate: Fresh and balanced with vibrant acidity and a complex, fruity finish
Texture: Fine, persistent perlage with soft effervescence
Food pairings
General: A versatile wine suitable for both aperitif and pairing with fine cuisine
Specific dishes: Seafood, shellfish, or fish-based dishes
Viña Cobos Bramare Los Arbolitos Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Viña Cobos Bramare Los Arbolitos Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Colour: Pale yellow with green-gold highlights.
Nose: White flowers, thyme and herbal notes, plus peaches and a hint of tropical fruit.
Palate: Fresh and textured, with a vibrant acidity that balances richness. Mineral character shows through stone and citrus, carried by a layered, lingering finish.
Famille Paquet Saint-Véran Les Cras 2021
Famille Paquet Saint-Véran Les Cras 2021
From vines planted in 1987 on stony limestone-clay soils, organically farmed and aged sur lie in oak for a year before refinement in stainless steel, this is a wine of precision and poise.
Nose: Aromas of mandarin zest, blood orange, white flowers, and a cool menthol lift, underpinned by subtle oak spice.
Palate: Linear and focused, with bright citrus, saline minerality, and a creamy-stony texture that rolls across the palate in waves.
Finish: Long, refined, and chalky, with a whisper of hazelnut and a lingering freshness.
Style: Classical, restrained, terroir-driven Chardonnay.
Score JS : 93 points
Drink Window: 2024–2030
Score: 93 points Reviewer: Stuart Pigott for JamesSuckling.com
“Creamy-stony texture that rolls over your palate in one great wave. Enormously long and refined finish. From organically grown grapes. Fermented and matured sur lie for a year in oak, then eight months in stainless steel. Drink or hold.”
Famille Paquet Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru 2023
Famille Paquet Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru 2023
From organically farmed vines planted in 1958 and 1980, this is a cool, focused expression of southern Burgundy Chardonnay, fermented and matured sur lie for 12 months in oak, followed by 8 months in stainless steel.
Nose: Wonderfully complex and enticing, with aromas of toasted hazelnuts, candied lemon, seashells, and a whisper of smoke. Palate: Medium-bodied yet mouth-filling, with chalky minerality and citrus zest driving the core. The texture is creamy but taut, with a breathtakingly long, smoky finish that’s polished and persistent. Style: White – Buttery and Complex Score: 93 points – James Suckling Drink Window: 2025–2030 Pairing: Ideal with shellfish, roast poultry, or creamy pasta.
Score: 93 points Reviewer: Stuart Pigott for JamesSuckling.com (June 2024)
“An instantly appealing Burgundian chardonnay that you don't have to be an expert to enjoy. Effusive nose of quince with delicate notes of candied orange peel and butterscotch. Stacks of fruit in the middle of the medium-bodied palate, then a wonderfully bright, stony finish. The excellent balance suggests this will develop well for a few years. Drink or hold.”
Antinori Bramito Chardonnay 2024
Antinori Bramito Chardonnay 2024
Taste The baby brother of the iconic Cervaro della Sala is an exceptional wine in its own right, with a tautly structured palate and aromas of apples, citrus and toast.
Press ”Snappy and well-balanced, with a salty, mineral-laced finish.” – 90 points, Wine Spectator, December 2020
Kershaw Clonal Selection Chardonnay 2021
Kershaw Clonal Selection Chardonnay 2021 has a precise entry, with incisive acidity with mineral and chalk texture. A lifted mid-palate is filed with apple, spiced poached pear and white pepper. A scented Freesia is running down the spine of the wine giving elegance to the wine.
100% Chardonnay made from Dijon clones CY96, CY95, CY76 and the Entav clone CY548.
Hartenberg The Eleanor Chardonay 2019 Magnum
Hartenberg The Eleanor Chardonnay 2019 Magnum
An expressive bouquet with lime zest and stone fruit at its core. Elegantly integrated oak shows notes of butterscotch opening up to a roasted nut aroma and a clean, chalky minerality. An initial bright acidity on the palate balances the rich and creamy texture of the wine with the peach and lime note following through to a lingering, toasty finish.
95 points Tim Atkin
Hartenberg The Eleanor Chardonay 2022
Hartenberg The Eleanor Chardonnay 2022
Pale honeyed yellow in the glass, offering flinty aromas layered with notes of peaches and cream. The palate is richly creamy, balanced by a crisp finish with fresh acidity. Flavours of walnut and apricot add depth, creating a wine that is deeply nuanced and impressive.
95 points Tim Atkin
92 points James Suckling
4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
Kara-Tara Chardonnay 2023
Kara-Tara Chardonnay 2023 is made with grapes from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Overberg and Elgin. Partially fermented in new oak barrels, this wine has a firm acidity and balances a nuttiness with stone fruit flavours.
94/100 Greg Sherwood MW
After the highly acclaimed 2021, all eyes were on Rudger van Wyk to see what magic he could pull out the hat with the 2022 Kara-Tara release. Made from grapes sourced from four sites in three regions, namely Stellenbosch, Elgin and the Overberg, this wine has all the trappings of a cool climate masterpiece clearly moulded on a fresh vintage of Pouilly Fuissé or Saint Veran in Burgundy. Matured for eight months in barrels utilising 10% new oak, the wine reveals an attractively perfumed nose of honey suckle, white citrus, lemon verbena, popcorn, grated lime peel, zingy lemongrass and gentle herbal notes that intermingle with subtle leesy, biscuity nuances. On the palate there are deliciously racy acids that invigorate the taste buds, framing an intense yellow citrus fruit and oatmeal concentration that melts into a stony river pebble minerality. Fabulous laser sharp texture with a fine, linear cool climate precision, majestic crystallinity and a classically restrained finish. White Burgundy drinkers are going to be bowled over by its light touch 12.5% alcohol as well as its decidedly old world demeanour. Drink this on release and over the next 3 to 5+ years.
TOKARA Director’s Reserve White 2022
TOKARA Director’s Reserve White
This wine displays a pale straw colour with light catching brilliance. The nose is complex, exhibiting attractive aromas of passionfruit and pink grapefruit intermingled with hints of black currant and freshly toasted brioche. On the palate the wine enters full and rich, reminiscent of the aromas on the nose. It has amazing clarity and depth with a zesty persistence. Currently drinking exceptionally well but will continue to develop positively with correct cellaring.
This is a blend of 68% Sauvignon blanc and 32% Semillon. It was made from grapes grown on the highest slopes of Tokara’s Stellenbosch property. The wine spent a total of 10 months in barrel.
Food pairing: Best served with saffron infused creamy seafood dishes or grilled white fish.
TOKARA Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2024
TOKARA Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2024. This 100% Chardonnay is made from grapes grown on Tokara’s Stellenbosch farm on the slopes of the Simonsberg. Aromas of fresh grapefruit, grilled pineapple, star anise and toasted brioche emanate from the glass. The wine enters the palate with fresh citrus flavours leading to a creamy mid-palate with flavours of vanilla, star anise and toasted almond.
Food pairing: Best served with grilled fish - roasted white meats or creamy white cheese.
