Chardonnay - 2022 - Meerlust Wine Estate
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2018 on 01.04.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
"This smells clean and attractive right from the start, with soft toasted-apple and pear aromas at the core and accents of fynbos and singed lime rind atop. The palate is light and bright, with good acidity that frames the orchard-fruit flavors and carries through to the mouthwatering finish. Lauren Buzzeo"
yr. 2017 Tom Cannavan:
94 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"(2019) This is 100% barrel fermented, around 50% new. Lovely golden glow and aromatics, juicy yellow apples, smoothed with cream and gentle custard, a bit of spice too. The palate is full and lush, but there?s an immediate rush of fat, ripe but focused lemon, then more pithy lemon and grapefruit fills the mouth, the acidity becomes absolutely focused through the fine creamy, lightly spicy finish."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 92 of 100 points.
"This wine shows superb balance between ripe fruit tones, attractive oak influence and natural freshness. It leads with scents of lightly toasted nuts, orange cream, freshly dried grass and yellow flowers. The medium-weight palate offers decadent flavors of toasted apple skin and brioche, with orange-flavored acidity that lift's the wine's richness. An evolving finish seals the deal. Drink now?2020."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2015 with 88 of 100 points.
"The bouquet of this wine takes time to fully open, but eventually reveals a lush mélange of pineapple, honeydew, yellow apple, buttered popcorn and orange creamsicle. Ample acidity keeps the mouthfeel fresh and the palate lifted, giving levity to the ripe fruit flavors. A hint of flintiness lingers on the close. Drink now."
yr. 2008 Tom Cannavan:
90 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
"(2010) Barrel fermented, but only 60% in tight-grained French barriques, rest in large, older barrels. From 20-year-old vines on an alluvial bed, which Chris thinks helps with the tightness. Lovely fresh Chardonnay style, with melon and soft oatmeal notes, and an apple coolness to the fruit. It is a tighter style, with a lovely lemon confit palate, that cool orchard fruit is there too keeping it dry and savoury, and the acidity has lovely elegance and freshness."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2009 with 86 of 100 points.
"A nose of allspice and cloves?slightly confected but appealing nonetheless, leads on this robust Chardonnay. Flavors of rich Chardonnay fruit, toast and a spin of orange Muscat give the wine complexity and character. Finish is long and spicy."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2006 with 88 of 100 points.
"Heavy notes of vanilla and caramel, char and menthol herald the oak in this wine. But on the palate the oak is well integrated with white stone fruit and crème brûlée flavors. Seemingly soft at first, this wine has a strong, fruity core that carries it right through the buttery finish. Imported by Maisons Marques & Domaines USA."
yr. 1998 Wine Enthusiast:
83 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 1998 on 01.01.2003 with 83 of 100 points.
"Light notes of firm cheese, brown mustard and toast confirm this wine's age. Following on the palate are watery fruit and herb flavors accented by soft acids and finishing with a toasty, herbal streak."
yr. 1998 Tom Cannavan:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 1998 on 01.01.2003 with 91 of 100 points.
"(2003) Deeper gold with toasty French oak aromas. Very sweet and honeyed fruit, but a little suggestion of mineral. Luscious fruit and rich mouthfeel, quite concentrated and good balance."
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Tim Atkin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2013 on 01.08.2015 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2011 on 01.12.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2010 on 01.11.2013 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2008 on 01.12.2010 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Revista de Vinhos:
17 of 20 Points.
"Revista de Vinhos" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2007 on 01.06.2009 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2007 on 01.04.2009 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2006 on 01.04.2008 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2005 on 01.03.2007 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2003 on 01.08.2005 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 1999 on 01.05.2004 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 1998 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 1998 on 01.09.2001 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 1992 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 1992 on 01.09.1995 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Tim Atkin:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Meerlust Chardonnay" from the vintage 2010 with 93 of 100 points.
