Tim Atkin MW has awarded an impressive 96 points to both the Paul Clüver Seven Flags Pinot Noir 2021 and the Paul Clüver Noble Late Harvest Riesling 2021, highlighting them as standout selections in his 2024 Special Report on South African wine. These wines have been distinguished as among his Wines of the Year in the Pinot Noir and Sweet Wines categories, marking them among the highest-rated wines in the report.
The soon-to-be-released Paul Clüver Clüver Prieur Martin Colline du Matin Chardonnay 2019 also garnered notable acclaim with a 95-point rating, earning a spot as one of Atkin’s Chardonnays of the Year. This wine represents a collaboration between Paul Clüver Jnr, winemaker Andries Burger, and Martin Prieur, co-owner of Domaine Jacques Prieur in Meursault, Burgundy. The specially planted vineyard on the Paul Clüver Estate symbolizes the enduring friendship and shared vision of Clüver, Burger, and Prieur.
In addition, the Paul Clüver CWG Wagon Trail Chardonnay achieved a commendable 93 points. These accolades reinforce Paul Clüver Family Wines’ reputation as a leading producer in the Cape, maintaining its Second Growth classification in Atkin’s rankings.
Paul Clüver Jnr, Managing Director of Paul Clüver Family Wines, expressed his pride in the consistent recognition. “Achieving top scores of 95 points and above is always a cause for celebration and reaffirms the quality of the wines we bring to market. More importantly, our strong track record in Atkin’s reports underscores our ongoing commitment to excellence in viticulture and winemaking.”
Commenting on the significance of the 96-point rating for the Paul Clüver Seven Flags Pinot Noir 2021, Clüver highlighted the increasing global prominence of Elgin Pinot Noir and South African Pinot Noir. “The recent International Pinot Celebration in Oregon demonstrated that South African wines are gaining recognition for their unique qualities. Accolades from esteemed critics like Tim Atkin are crucial in elevating the profile of Cape Pinot Noir and the broader South African wine industry,” he noted.
Additional Ratings for Paul Clüver Family Wines in Tim Atkin’s Latest South Africa Report:
- 2023 Paul Clüver Estate Chardonnay – 92 points
- 2023 Paul Clüver Estate Pinot Noir – 92 points
- 2024 Paul Clüver Estate Riesling – 92 points
- 2023 Paul Clüver Village Chardonnay – 92 points
- 2024 Paul Clüver Sauvignon Blanc – 91 points
- 2023 Paul Clüver Village Pinot Noir – 91 points
These results underscore Paul Clüver Family Wines’ dedication to crafting exceptional wines that reflect their unique terroir, consistently earning recognition from one of the industry’s most discerning critics.
