Lelie Van Saron

Decanter 91/100 · Wine Advocate 90/100 · Wine Spectator 89/100

Distinction · 4 prestige critics

Lelie Van Saron sits on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, a cool-climate pocket within Walker Bay on South Africa's Cape South Coast. The winery's portfolio centers on Syrah, Chardonnay, and a sparkling blend—wines that reflect the region's maritime influence and elevation. The Syrah displays the variety's characteristic structure and dark fruit intensity. The Chardonnay captures the precision typical of cooler terroirs. The Jade Méthode Ancestrale, a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, represents the winery's approach to traditional sparkling winemaking. These wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff, and Decanter.

Address: Near Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa., Approximate Site: South/southwest facing slope at roughly 550-650 feet (167-198 meters) elevation, with soils comprising granite and sandy loam., Wine-Searcher, +1, Coordinates, Approximate Coordinates (Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge):, 3, 4, South Africa
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Critics: Decanter 91/100 · Wine Advocate 90/100 · Wine Spectator 89/100

Top wines

Syrah
WINE ADVOCATE 91
2018
Chardonnay
DECANTER 91 · WINE ADVOCATE 91 · WINE SPECTATOR 89
2022, 2020, 2018
Jade Méthode Ancestrale
WINE ADVOCATE 89
2022

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