Julien Schaal - Western Cape Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay 2022
91/100
James Suckling
“Aromas of ripe apples, almonds, marzipan, and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with a round texture. The wine has a fresh, lively fruitiness, with a chalky finish. Drink now. Screw cap.” (James Suckling 2022)
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Nose
Ripe, tangy green plums and apples, notes of almonds and honeysuckle, creamy and floury undertones
Palate
Moderately full-bodied, with a rounded texture and a chalky finish, this is a serious take on Chablis that offers an interesting alternative
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with mussel risotto, trout in white butter sauce, asparagus bavarois, shellfish, and seafood...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Alongside his wine merchant venture in South Africa, Julien Schaal founded his Alsatian business in 2011—a highly unique endeavor, as it is exclusively a wine merchant operation based on purchasing grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. Currently, nine grand cru wines are on the list, representing nearly every type of soil in the region, and the selection consists solely of Riesling, with the exception of a Gewürztraminer from Osterberg and a blend from Altenberg de Bergheim. In a blind tasting, his 2017 vintages blew us away. Hats off!
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of ripe apples, almonds, marzipan, and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with a round texture. The wine has a fresh, lively fruitiness, with a chalky finish. Ready to drink now. Screw cap.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. GUILLAUME Q. Posted on 12/08/2023
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Posted on September 23, 2023
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