{"product_id":"lourensford-the-dome-chardonnay-2023","title":"Lourensford The Dome Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"39\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eLourensford The Dome Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"73\"\u003eLourensford \u003cstrong data-end=\"113\" data-start=\"85\"\u003eThe Dome Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium, single-vineyard Chardonnay sourced from the estate’s elevated vineyards beneath the iconic mountain dome of the Helderberg. Benefiting from maritime cooling influences and carefully managed yields, this wine reflects precision viticulture and refined cellar craftsmanship. The 2023 vintage expresses purity of fruit, structural elegance, and layered complexity, positioning it among the estate’s most distinguished white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"600\"\u003eChardonnay collectors seeking terroir-driven expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eLovers of refined, Burgundian-style whites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"707\"\u003eFine-dining and gastronomic occasions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"749\"\u003ePremium gifting and cellar selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"872\" data-start=\"789\"\u003eThis is a Chardonnay built with both immediate appeal and ageing potential in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant pale gold with luminous clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"965\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon zest, white peach and ripe pear layered with hints of toasted almond, brioche and subtle vanilla spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant citrus and stone fruit supported by integrated oak, delicate creaminess and a pronounced mineral backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and structured, with fresh acidity providing lift and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, precise and elegantly persistent, with lingering citrus and nutty complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003eGrilled lobster with lemon butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eRoast chicken with thyme and garlic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003ePan-seared scallops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003eSoft-rind cheeses such as Brie or Camembert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eServe at \u003cstrong data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large-bowled Chardonnay glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, single-vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1810\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1810\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helderberg, Stellenbosch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1831\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003eOak Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak maturation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1880\" data-start=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1880\" data-start=\"1858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1858\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024–2033\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES AND REVIEWS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003eRecognised for its balance between fruit purity and refined oak structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lourensford Reviews\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/lourensford-wine-estate-dome-chardonnay\/w\/4273953\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eAverage rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2170\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003eWidely appreciated for elegance, precision and ageing capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2170\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003eSome customers say: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2170\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lourensford Customer Reviews\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/users\/volodymyr-sk\/reviews\/128721969\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fresh, complex and full in aromas. Cream, pineapple and\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lourensford Customer Reviews\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/users\/volodymyr-sk\/reviews\/128721969\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eapricot in taste. Oaked, but crispy and keeps pleasant acidity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lourensford Customer Reviews\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/users\/volodymyr-sk\/reviews\/128721969\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect long finis\u003c\/em\u003eh.\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2177\"\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2335\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eIs this wine barrel fermented?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003eYes, fermentation and maturation in French oak contribute to texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2361\" data-start=\"2337\"\u003eIs it heavily oaked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2361\"\u003eNo. The oak is integrated and supportive, enhancing structure rather than dominating fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2471\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003eIs it dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2474\" data-start=\"2471\"\u003eYes. It is a fully dry Chardonnay with vibrant natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2677\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2560\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003eDoes it age well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2563\" data-start=\"2560\"\u003eYes. Its acidity, structure and oak integration allow for ageing of up to a decade under proper cellar conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2864\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003eHow does The Dome differ from other Lourensford Chardonnays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2746\" data-start=\"2743\"\u003eIt is a single-vineyard selection from premium estate blocks, produced in limited quantities with extended maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2998\" data-start=\"2866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2911\" data-start=\"2866\"\u003eIs it suitable for gifting or collectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2914\" data-start=\"2911\"\u003eAbsolutely. Its provenance, structure and ageing potential make it a premium choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lourensford","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52819931201863,"sku":"LOUR-TDCHARD23Bottle","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (X6 Bottles)","offer_id":52819931234631,"sku":"LOUR-TDCHARD23Case","price":108.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/ProductPhotosLourensford_3_1.jpg?v=1771999033","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/lourensford-the-dome-chardonnay-2023","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}