Glenelly, Glass Collection Chardonnay 2023
Glenelly, Glass Collection Chardonnay 2023 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Chardonnay (Stellenbosch, South Africa), in the aromatic whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is none. Good with barbecue, roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta. Cheapest offer £16.50 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Bichot Mâcon-Villages, Burgundy (2023) 2023 Albert Bichot · Burgundy | £18.00 | |||
| Bouchard Finlayson 'Sans Barrique' Chardonnay, Overberg 2023 Bouchard Finlayson · Overberg | £18.70 | |||
| Costa Lazaridi Chateau Julia Chardonnay 2025 Costa Lazaridi · Macedonia | £13.55 | |||
| Louis Jadot Couvent des Jacobins Bourgogne Blanc 2023 Louis Jadot · Burgundy | £19.48 |
This 2023 Chardonnay is a genuinely charming introduction to Glenelly Estate. Unoaked or lightly wooded depending on the vintage, it leans into the freshness that the Cape's cooler pockets do so well — think white peach, lemon curd, and a flinty, mineral lift that keeps everything honest and bright. It's a wine built for pleasure rather than provocation, and there's nothing wrong with that. It pairs effortlessly with simply grilled fish, a classic Cape snoek braai, or a bowl of good pasta with lemon and herbs. Unpretentious, well-made, and very easy to love.