Rustenberg: Chardonnay 2024
12.5/20tasted september 22, 2026
- producer
- Rustenberg Wines
- region
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- vintage
- 2024
- grapes
- Chardonnay
- style
- white
clear, medium lemon
nose
intensitymedium(+)
developmentyouthful
aromas
Primary
citrusstone fruittropical fruit
citrus lemon, limestone fruit white peachtropical fruit pineapple
Secondary
malolactic conversionoak
malolactic conversion butteroak toast, vanilla, hazelnut
Tertiary
none recorded
palate
sweetnessdry
aciditymedium(+)
alcoholmedium
bodymedium(+)
flavourmedium(+)
finishmedium(+)
conclusion
qualityvery good
readinesscan drink now but has potential for ageing