“The 2017 Seven Flags Chardonnay was matured in French oak barrels for nine months using 31% new oak, the rest second- and third-fill. The nose is a little more closed than the Estate Chardonnay at this early juncture, although there is a brooding intensity here. This is well defined, displaying hints of dried honey and white peach with aeration. The palate is fresh and crisp with hints of Golden Delicious and orange peel, the oak very well integrated and with an almost Meursault-like, nutty finish. Give this two or three years in bottle. Excellent. ” 93 pts, Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2019 Sylvie Esmonin, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Clos Saint-Jacques 6x75cl £1,350 / Case£46.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2017 The Schubert Theorem, The Standish Wine Company, Barossa Valley 6x75cl £530 / Case£46.67 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2017 Paul Cluver, Seven Flags Chardonnay, Elgin 6x75cl
White ⋅ Cape South Coast ⋅ South Africa
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Vinous 93
“The 2017 Seven Flags Chardonnay was matured in French oak barrels for nine months using 31% new oak, the rest second- and third-fill. The nose is a little more closed than the Estate Chardonnay at this early juncture, although there is a brooding intensity here. This is well defined, displaying hints of dried honey and white peach with aeration. The palate is fresh and crisp with hints of Golden Delicious and orange peel, the oak very well integrated and with an almost Meursault-like, nutty finish. Give this two or three years in bottle. Excellent. “
Anticipated maturity: 2021-2030
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