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 and lively fruit character with a chalky finish. Drink now. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2022)
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Nose
Ripe, tart green apples and plums, notes of almonds and honeysuckle, creamy and floury touches
Mouth
Medium-bodied, round texture, chalky finish, a serious approach to Chablis that offers an interesting alternative.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with mussel risotto, trout with beurre blanc sauce, asparagus bavarois, shellfish, and seafood.
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Alongside a wine trading venture in South Africa, Julien Schaal set up his Alsatian business in 2011, a highly original venture since it is exclusively based on the purchase of grapes from grand cru vineyards. Currently, nine grands crus are on the menu, representing almost all the different types of soil in the region, and only Riesling is offered, with the exception of a Gewurztraminer from Osterberg and a blend from Altenberg in Bergheim. In a blind tasting, his 2017 wines blew us away. Hats off!
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Aromas of ripe apples, almonds, marzipan, and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with a round texture. The wine has a fresh and lively fruitiness with a chalky finish. Ready to drink now. Screw cap.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GUILLAUME Q. Published on 12/08/2023
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Review and opinion by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on 09/23/2023
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