2023 Buitenverwachting Chardonnay

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In the beautiful Constantia region, owner Lars Maack, together with winemaker Brad Paton, produces only top-tier wines: fresh and full-bodied. The slow-ripening climatic conditions, with cold nights and moderate daytime temperatures, result in fresh, crisp, and full-bodied wines.

The Buitenverwachting Chardonnay is a rich Chardonnay with citrus notes combined with hints of the familiar buttery notes, vanilla, minerals (flint), and toast. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with the fruit beautifully balanced by the oak from aging. The mineral undertones, good balance, and excellent acidity make this a handsome, full-bodied Chardonna with a wonderfully lingering finish. Demand for this highly sought-after wine always exceeds supply, and availability is extremely limited.

A delicious glass to enjoy and perfect with roast pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna), vegetarian dishes such as a hearty salad and poultry.

Specifications

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Packing information Box
Type of Wine White
Country South Africa
Region Western Cape
Appellation Constantia
Winery Buitenverwachting
Grape Chardonnay
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2023
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2030
Alcohol % 13.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion Tier Price
Tasting Profiles Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Rond, Wit fruit
Drink moments Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag

Professional Reviews

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Wijnhuis

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The history of the South African winery Buitenverwachting goes back to 1773. Wijnhuis Buitenverwachting introduced the concept of environmentally friendly agriculture, which is better for the land, the worker and less pollution. From 1773, this winery has had no fewer than 16 owners, some of whom have faced many debts.

Despite this history, the winery flourished in 1825, led by Ryk Arnoldus Cloete, brother of the famous Henry of Constantia. In 1981, when the winery was owned by the Mueller family, the vineyards were explored, which led to extensive replanting of the various vineyards. This led to the largest harvest ever for Buitenverwachting in 1985. The winery has since undergone many modernizations, including a completely renovated winery.

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