tobias kotzian

phd student at the university of st. gallen

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Paul Clüver: Estate Chardonnay 2021

10/20

tasted may 22, 2025

producer
Paul Clüver Family Estate
region
Elgin, South Africa
vintage
2021
grapes
Chardonnay
style
white

clear, medium lemon

nose

intensitymedium(+)
developmentdeveloping

aromas

Primary
green fruitcitrustropical fruitother

green fruit yellow apple, quincecitrus lemontropical fruit ripe tropical fruitother sea spray

Secondary
malolactic conversionoak

malolactic conversion creamoak toast, smoke

Tertiary

none recorded

palate

sweetnessdry
aciditymedium(+)
alcoholmedium
bodymedium(+)
flavourmedium(+)
finishlong

conclusion

qualityvery good
readinesscan drink now but has potential for ageing