Burgundy and Champagne
Timed Online Auction, 28 August - 9 September 2024
Burgundy - White
About the SessionBurgundy is home to one of the world's greatest white grapes: Chardonnay.
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Named after the proprietors the De Wet family, De Wetshof has been synonymous with the production of fine wines since the 1970’s and was the first registered wine estate in the Robertson Wine Valley. One of the pioneers in introducing Chardonnay to SA, they have now become renowned for their Chardonnay abroad.
The Bateleur Vineyard is one of the oldest Chardonnay vineyards in South Africa, was planted in July 1987 from a very special selection of plant material which had been imported from Burgundy some years before. The size of the vineyard is 3,51Ha on which 13,668 vines are planted.
Michelangelo Awards 2021 - Double Gold
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‘Looking back at some older vintages, the 1993 Bateleur Chardonnay wasn’t showing as fresh or as vibrant as it should. However, the 2018 Bateleur Chardonnay begins with a broad-shouldered and open-knit expression, just beginning to offer a soft kiss of Meyer lemon and lemon meringue aromas. Medium-bodied, the palate offers a creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity before ending with a long, creamy finish. I recommend decanting for 15-20 minutes before enjoying. This will continue to age gracefully for the next six to seven years.’ – Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Dec 2023)
‘The 2018 Chardonnay Bateleur is more closed on the nose compared to others that I tasted from the estate. The palate is well defined, with some new oak to be "eaten up" on the entry, though there is admirable weight and ample freshness, and hints of desiccated orange peel on the finish. Excellent.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Jul 2021)
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