Paul Wallace Reflection Chardonnay 2025
By Christian Eedes, 15 May 2026
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Elgin’s strongest variety, white or red, is (fight me) Chardonnay and Paul Wallace Wines (founders Paul and Nicky plus winemaker son Bobby) have produced a fine example in the form of Reflections 2025 (price: R320).
Fruit from a tiny 0.85ha south-facing shale vineyard planted to CY95, winemaking involved fermentation and maturation for 10 months in a combination of 300- and 500-litre barrels, 18% new.
Aromatics are subtle with notes of struck-match reduction, lemon and a hint of vanilla while the palate shows good fruit concentration and punchy acidity before a dry finish. Pure, poised and set to mature with benefit. Alc: 12.55%.
CE’s rating: 93 | Serious
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