2021 Paul Cluver Seven Flags Chardonnay
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Elgin (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2034 |
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Description
The special climate of Elgin allows Paul Cluver to make wines with a special acid balance and an almost European style. The reference for Chardonnay wines from South Africa is Paul Cluver. The Seven Flags Chardonnay is the first release from 27-year-old vines, some of the oldest in South Africa. The vines are clones of Burgundy vines from Dijon. The 7 Flags from Paul Cluver has a bright, mineral-driven bouquet with a hint of sea salt and limestone. The palate is very well balanced and very Burgundy-like, more Chassagne than Meursault with a very long, slightly spicy finish with the 30% new oak deftly integrated. 2014 was the debut of this beautiful wine and has been very highly rated every year This wine has a great drinking window of 2022-2033+ Fish, poultry, pork and game dishes go beautifully with this wine. It goes particularly well with creamy pasta and salmon dishes. The good acidity and balance between wood and fruit keeps the wine from being too rich and therefore also great without food.
In the tab: Attachment you will find the official factsheet of this 2020 Seven Flags. We will automatically send this to you when ordering this order.
AWARDS
Parker (2017): 91/100
Tim Atkin (2017): 96/100
Decanter World Wine Awards (2016): 95/100 & Platinum Best In Show
International Wine Challenge (2016): Silver
Specifications
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Elgin (Appellation) |
| Winery | Paul Cluver |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
91
Release Price
$75
Drink Date
2019 - 2032
Reviewed by
Anthony Mueller
Issue Date
31st Oct 2019
Source
Issue 245 End of October 2019, The Wine Advocate
The nose is delicate and focused on the 2017 Seven Flags Chardonnay with yellow pear the apples and Meyer lemon, and oak tones of popcorn kernel and graham cracker. The palate is delicate yet precise with the oak integrated seamlessly over the mid-palate and gives a beautiful elegant spice to the wine. The finish is clean and exactly what it should be for a medium-bodied wine with a medium lingering finish. This is good juice with only 5,400 bottles made.
Connecting with Paul Cluver and Liesl Rust at Paul Cluver Wines, they took me on an SUV tour of their ancestral property that has been in their family since 1896. While the estate is roughly 1/3 the size of Manhattan Island, about half of the property is set aside for wildlife conservation, as part of the estate is in the UNESCO world heritage site of the Kogelberg Biosphere. They have set aside a piece of their land for housing for employees and are leaders in the community for land and wildlife preservation. While apples remain the most significant crop on the property for cider production, the cool climate conditions make Burgundy varietals and Riesling the main focus of wine production.
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Paul Cluver is located in Elgin, one of the coolest regions of South Africa. Paul Clüver is originally an apple company, but since 1986, on the initiative of owner Paul Clüver, also a wine company. Due to its location in a very cool area, directly by the sea, wines are made here with a remarkable finesse and freshness. Third generation starts with wine. The estate of the Clüver family, De Rust, was acquired in 1896 by the grandfather of the current owner, Paul Clüver.
Soil samples were taken during the 1980s, which showed that viticulture was perfectly possible here. It was then decided to replace part of the apple orchards with vineyards. It was initially agreed to process the grapes into wine on the Nederburg Estate, one of the
most famous houses of the Cape. The first grapes were planted in 1986: Sauvigon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Weisser Riesling. The latter grape has been planted to make sweet wines with the help of noble rot. The estate's wines are now entirely made in-house to give them their own character. Andries Burger, the winemaker of Paul Clüver, is responsible. Dr. Paul Clüver himself is still involved in his own profession: neurosurgery.
The special climate of Elgin allows Paul Cluver to make wines with a special acid balance and an almost European style. The reference for Chardonnay wines from South Africa is Paul Cluver. The Seven Flags Chardonnay is the first release from 27-year-old vines, some of the oldest in South Africa. The vines are clones of Burgundy vines from Dijon. The 7 Flags from Paul Cluver has a bright, mineral-driven bouquet with a hint of sea salt and limestone. The palate is very well balanced and very Burgundy-like, more Chassagne than Meursault with a very long, slightly spicy finish with the 30% new oak deftly integrated. 2014 was the debut of this beautiful wine and has been very highly rated every year This wine has a great drinking window of 2022-2033+ Fish, poultry, pork and game dishes go beautifully with this wine. It goes particularly well with creamy pasta and salmon dishes. The good acidity and balance between wood and fruit keeps the wine from being too rich and therefore also great without food.
In the tab: Attachment you will find the official factsheet of this 2020 Seven Flags. We will automatically send this to you when ordering this order.
AWARDS
Parker (2017): 91/100
Tim Atkin (2017): 96/100
Decanter World Wine Awards (2016): 95/100 & Platinum Best In Show
International Wine Challenge (2016): Silver
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Elgin (Appellation) |
| Winery | Paul Cluver |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
Rating
91
Release Price
$75
Drink Date
2019 - 2032
Reviewed by
Anthony Mueller
Issue Date
31st Oct 2019
Source
Issue 245 End of October 2019, The Wine Advocate
The nose is delicate and focused on the 2017 Seven Flags Chardonnay with yellow pear the apples and Meyer lemon, and oak tones of popcorn kernel and graham cracker. The palate is delicate yet precise with the oak integrated seamlessly over the mid-palate and gives a beautiful elegant spice to the wine. The finish is clean and exactly what it should be for a medium-bodied wine with a medium lingering finish. This is good juice with only 5,400 bottles made.
Connecting with Paul Cluver and Liesl Rust at Paul Cluver Wines, they took me on an SUV tour of their ancestral property that has been in their family since 1896. While the estate is roughly 1/3 the size of Manhattan Island, about half of the property is set aside for wildlife conservation, as part of the estate is in the UNESCO world heritage site of the Kogelberg Biosphere. They have set aside a piece of their land for housing for employees and are leaders in the community for land and wildlife preservation. While apples remain the most significant crop on the property for cider production, the cool climate conditions make Burgundy varietals and Riesling the main focus of wine production.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Paul Cluver is located in Elgin, one of the coolest regions of South Africa. Paul Clüver is originally an apple company, but since 1986, on the initiative of owner Paul Clüver, also a wine company. Due to its location in a very cool area, directly by the sea, wines are made here with a remarkable finesse and freshness. Third generation starts with wine. The estate of the Clüver family, De Rust, was acquired in 1896 by the grandfather of the current owner, Paul Clüver.
Soil samples were taken during the 1980s, which showed that viticulture was perfectly possible here. It was then decided to replace part of the apple orchards with vineyards. It was initially agreed to process the grapes into wine on the Nederburg Estate, one of the
most famous houses of the Cape. The first grapes were planted in 1986: Sauvigon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Weisser Riesling. The latter grape has been planted to make sweet wines with the help of noble rot. The estate's wines are now entirely made in-house to give them their own character. Andries Burger, the winemaker of Paul Clüver, is responsible. Dr. Paul Clüver himself is still involved in his own profession: neurosurgery.
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