Tim Atkin Vintage Highlights

Timed Online Auction, 3 - 20 October 2025

White Wine
About the Session

‘I’m proud to have my name associated with this auction, it’s a celebration of the people, the wines, and the country that I believe are shaping the future of fine wine. Now is the time to buy South African wine, the world is going to discover these wines, and prices will rise.“ – Tim Atkin MW


Current Bid

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Lot 25
  • Leeu Passant; Stellenbosch Chardonnay; 2018; 3 (1 x 3); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 2 800
Location
Wine Storage
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

2018 Stellenbosch Chardonnay
3 (1 x 3) 750ml
The Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay is made from a single vineyard Chardonnay, planted at 410 metres above sea level on the gravel slopes of the Helderberg Mountain.

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Andrea Mullineux makes this brilliant Chardonnay from a cool, False Bay-influenced vineyard at 600 metres on the Helderberg, using full malolactic, even in a warm, dry year like 2018 and 30% new wood. Leesy, vivid and focused, it has racy, stony acidity and flavours of lemongrass and buttered toast.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 96/100

'The 2018 Chardonnay has a very attractive bouquet with detailed scents of dried honey, yellow plum and touches of mango and beeswax. I could nose this all day! The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, sporting gorgeous notes of orange peel and mango, and just a touch of spice toward the finish, which has a subtle resinous quality. Complex and engaging, this is a marvelous Chardonnay from Mr. and Mrs. Mullineux. Drink 2022-2038.' – Neal Martin, Vinous, 95/100 (Apr 2021)

'Matured for 18 months in French oak, 30% new. Pear, white peach, citrus, oatmeal and some struck match on the nose. Excellent fruit concentration without being unduly weighty, punchy acidity and a saline finish. Great focus and detail – this has layers and layers of flavour.' – Christian Eedes, WineMag.co.za, 95/100 (Apr 2020)

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Lot 25