De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2025 vs Larry Cherubino Pedestal Chardonnay 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.99 | £15.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | De Wetshof | Larry Cherubino |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Country | South Africa | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2025
De Wetshof Bon Vallon is a fresh, mineral-driven unoaked Chardonnay from the Robertson Valley — one of South Africa's most celebrated white wine regions, where cooling southern ocean breezes funnel up the valley and limestone-rich soils impart a distinctive mineral character. Vinified unoaked and matured on its lees, this is a Chardonnay of real elegance, texture, and precision from one of the Cape's most storied and awarded estates. Why You'll Love It De Wetshof Estate has roots in the Cape stretching back to 1694, when the pioneering De Wet family first settled here. Under the stewardship of Danie de Wet, the estate has become internationally acclaimed for its commitment to high-quality white wines, sustainable practices, and exemplary labour standards. Bon Vallon is their benchmark unoaked Chardonnay — a wine that consistently over-delivers on freshness, complexity, and value. If you love Chablis but want something with a little more warmth and generosity, this is the bottle to explore. Vineyard & Production Grapes are hand-harvested from prime vineyard sites in Robertson, overlooking the Breede River. Vinified unoaked to preserve the purity of the Chardonnay, then matured on its lees to enhance texture, freshness, and subtle complexity while maintaining a clean, mineral character. Tasting Notes Pale gold in colour. Lemon, honeysuckle blossom, and peach on the nose. The palate is vibrant and mineral-driven — lemony freshness, a delicate yeasty texture, and a subtle nutty finish that lingers pleasingly. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with Caesar salad, seared salmon or tuna, grilled or roasted white meats, and pan-fried duck. Also excellent with creamy pasta dishes, soft cheeses, and seafood risotto. Grape Variety Chardonnay 100%
Larry Cherubino Pedestal Chardonnay 2024
Larry Cherubino Pedestal Chardonnay is an exceptionally elegant wine from one of Australia's most acclaimed winemakers, showcasing pure, clean flavours with careful oak treatment. With aromas of lemon, peaches, and tropical fruits leading to persistent flavours well balanced with good acidity and a long finish, this wine demonstrates the quality and finesse that Larry Cherubino is renowned for. Why You'll Love It This is accessible Australian Chardonnay with real elegance, pure, clean, and beautifully balanced with careful oak treatment. Larry Cherubino is one of Australia's most acclaimed winemakers, and the Pedestal range offers exceptional quality at outstanding value. The wine shows the benefit of careful oak treatment, creating persistent flavours with good acidity and a long finish, making this an excellent introduction to Larry Cherubino's winemaking style. Vineyard & Production Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Larry Cherubino from carefully selected Australian vineyards. The wine undergoes careful oak treatment to enhance complexity while preserving the pure, clean fruit character and natural acidity. Tasting Notes Aromas of lemon, peaches, and tropical fruits. Pure, clean flavours on the palate with persistent character, well balanced with good acidity and a long finish. Exceptionally elegant with careful oak integration. Perfect Pairings A versatile wine perfect with seafood, grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, or soft cheeses. Also excellent with salads, light appetizers, or simply as an elegant aperitif. Grape Variety 100% Chardonnay
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