Chardonnay
Best known in Burgundy, Champagne, California
The world's most versatile white grape. Crisp, mineral and citrusy in cool places like Chablis; rich, creamy and toasty when oak-aged in warmer spots. It is also a key grape in Champagne.
Blank BottleStellenbosch, South Africa
Blank Bottle Luuks 2024
£42.5075cl
Why you'll love it
Crafted by winemaker Pieter Walser, 'Luuks' is a testament to his innovative approach. Produced from a single vineyard on the Helderberg, this wine showcases the balance between richness and freshness, aged in a mix of new and old oak barrels.
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- CountrySouth Africa
- RegionStellenbosch
- GrapeChardonnay
- StyleDry & full
- Vintage2024
- Alcohol13.0%
What it tastes like
A luxurious Stellenbosch Chardonnay, smoky and tense at first, coupled with just the right level of opulence - clotted cream, crunchy biscuits and chiffon cake, white flowers and buttered toast too. Very broad and long. Well-balanced, with a long future ahead of it.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- Roast chickenSunday roast · Herb-stuffed thighs
- GnocchiSage butter · Gorgonzola sauce · Pesto
- Goats' cheeseGoats' cheese salad · Crottin · Tartlets
- PoultryChristmas turkey · Guinea fowl · Poussin
Pairs beautifully with rich dishes such as roast chicken, creamy pasta, or grilled lobster. Its complexity also complements a variety of cheeses.
The grape
Where it's from
Stellenbosch
South Africa
The Napa Valley of South Africa — beautiful, prestigious, home to many of the country's most celebrated estates. Granite and sandstone soils, cooling maritime influence from False Bay, and a commitment to Cabernet and Chenin Blanc that results in some of the southern hemisphere's finest wines.
Meet the producer
Blank Bottle
Western Cape, South Africa
Pieter Walser makes Blank Bottle wines in South Africa's Western Cape, with natural fermentation in amphora, concrete and old oak. He works often with old bush vines and likes an unconventional blend. We stock a wide range, from B.I.G. Cabernet to Orbitofrontal Cortex.
More from Blank Bottle →The story behind it
The name 'Luuks' translates to 'luxury' in Afrikaans, inspired by Walser's first new oak barrel purchase in 2019. This wine marks the beginning of a new chapter in his winemaking journey, emphasizing quality and craftsmanship. Wine Making: The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in older French oak as well as 40% new barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 10 months on the leese, blended and bottled.
If you like these, you'll love this: Fans of opulent Chardonnays from regions like Burgundy's Meursault or Napa Valley's Carneros will appreciate the depth and complexity of 'Luuks'.
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