Summary: Cavalli Estate’s Chardonnay 2025 has earned 94 points and a Top 10 placing in the 2026 Winemag.co.za Prescient Chardonnay Report. Priced at R255 per bottle, the Stellenbosch Chardonnay has also been recognised with the Investec Trophy Wine Show award for Best Chardonnay in South Africa, making this an impressive double achievement for the Helderberg estate. Shop online!
There is good news in the Cavalli cellar, and this time it comes with a rather impressive score.
Cavalli Estate’s Chardonnay 2025 has secured 94 points and a Top 10 placing in the 2026 Winemag.co.za Prescient Chardonnay Report, adding another accolade to an already successful vintage.
The latest recognition follows the wine’s success at the Investec Trophy Wine Show, where it was named Best Chardonnay in South Africa. Two major achievements make for a very good year for this Somerset West estate, and a compelling reason for Chardonnay enthusiasts to take a closer look at the 2025 vintage.
- Priced at R255 per bottle, Cavalli Chardonnay 2025 is a wine with both critical recognition and an interesting tasting profile. The report describes a Chardonnay matured for 10 months in 300-litre barrels, with 30% new oak contributing to its structure and character.
The 2026 report awards the wine 94 points out of 100 and places it among its Top 10 Chardonnays. Its tasting notes highlight struck-match reduction, vanilla and lemon on the nose, followed by a palate with a dense core of fruit balanced by bright acidity. The finish is dry. The maturation process is another notable part of its character. The Chardonnay spends 10 months in 300-litre barrels, 30% of which are new, adding another layer to the wine’s profile without overshadowing its fruit and acidity.
The 2025 vintage has also received recognition beyond the Winemag report. Its Best Chardonnay in South Africa at the Investec Trophy Wine Show makes the latest Top 10 placing an especially welcome addition to Cavalli’s growing list of achievements for this wine. The award-winning Chardonnay has a total production of 11,141 bottles and an alcohol content of 13.2%. At R255 per bottle, it offers wine lovers an opportunity to enjoy a vintage that has already attracted considerable attention from the wine industry. You can purchase your bottle on the Cavalli online store.
For Cavalli Estate, the latest result is a proud moment for the team. For Chardonnay fans, it is a particularly good reason to put the 2025 vintage on their radar. With 94 points, a Top 10 placing and a national trophy already under its belt, this is one bottle that has certainly earned its place in the spotlight.
Quick details
- Wine: Cavalli Chardonnay 2025
- Estate: Cavalli Estate
- Recognition: Top 10 in the 2026 Winemag.co.za Prescient Chardonnay Report
- Score: 94 points out of 100
- Previous award: Best Chardonnay in South Africa, Investec Trophy Wine Show
- Price: R255 per bottle
- Total production: 11,141 bottles
- Alcohol content: 13.2% ABV
- Maturation: 10 months in 300-litre barrels, 30% new
- Location: R44 Highway (Strand Road), Somerset West, Helderberg winelands
- Telephone: 021 855 3218
- Email: info@cavalliestate.com
- Website: https://cavalliestate.com/
- Contact: https://cavalliestate.com/contact/
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many points did Cavalli Chardonnay 2025 receive?
Cavalli Chardonnay 2025 received 94 points in the 2026 Winemag.co.za Prescient Chardonnay Report, earning a place in the report’s Top 10.
2. Which awards has Cavalli Chardonnay 2025 won?
The wine was named Best Chardonnay in South Africa at the Investec Trophy Wine Show and also secured a Top 10 placing in the 2026 Winemag.co.za Prescient Chardonnay Report.
3. How much does Cavalli Chardonnay 2025 cost?
The award-winning Chardonnay is priced at R255 per bottle.
4. What does Cavalli Chardonnay 2025 taste like?
The tasting notes highlight struck-match reduction, vanilla and lemon on the nose, with a dense fruit core, bright acidity and a dry finish.
5. How is Cavalli Chardonnay 2025 matured?
The wine spends 10 months maturing in 300-litre barrels, with 30% new oak contributing to its structure and character.
6. Where is Cavalli Estate located?
Cavalli Estate is situated on the R44 Highway (Strand Road) in Somerset West, within the Helderberg wine region of Stellenbosch.
7. What is the alcohol content of Cavalli Chardonnay 2025?
Cavalli Chardonnay 2025 has an alcohol content of 13.2% ABV.
