100% Chardonnay made from Dijon clones CY96, CY95, CY76 and the Entav clone CY548.
Selected from 8 small parcels of Chardonnay.
Restrained, mineral style focussed on elegance
Kershaw Clonal Selection Elgin Chardonnay 2020
Light yellow-straw, the nose emerges with lemon, gardenia, chalk and powdered rock. There is a purity and lift that epitomises the outstanding 2020 vintage.
The palate entry has an incredible depth of flavour and concentration, yet the wine's athletic gait makes it dance on the palate with an exquisite Alpine-like purity. Incisive acidity underpins a mineral and wet pebble texture. A lifted mid-palate follows, showcasing jasmine, delicate summer fragrances, lemon cream and a touch of white nectarine. The finish is long with cooked oats and creamy lemon biscuits from extended lees ageing. Expect this to complex over the next 3-4 years but last until 2029.