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Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95
Richard Kershaw Wines
South Africa - Western Cape - Cape South Coast - Elgin

The inspiration for this Chardonnay stems from my belief that the Elgin region has both a signature grape as well as particular terroirs within its demarcated boundary that reflect regional credentials. This Chardonnay was selected from a sub-region of Elgin from a specific vineyard and an individual clone.

Tasting Notes: Sourced from a parcel in the Western part of Elgin the 95 clone is known for its excellent quality creating wines that are aromatic, fuller bodied and rich yet tightly structured, well"“balanced with length of flavor, managing to show restraint and mouth-watering passivity with a great line through the palate and fruit veering towards white peach flesh and nectarine. On Bokkeveld Shales it brings amplified perfume on the nose and persistence and elegance to the palate.

Specifications
Appellation
Cape South Coast - Elgin
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Chardonnay
Soil type
Bokkeveld Shale
Vinification
Grapes were hand-picked, placed into small lug baskets and tipped directly into a press before being gently whole-bunch pressed up to a maximum of 0.6 bar or until a low juice recovery of 590 litres per ton was obtained. The juice gravity-flowed directly to barrel (no pumps) without settling. The unclarified juice had no enzymes or yeast added to it and therefore underwent spontaneous fermentation until dry, with malolactic discouraged. The wine rested in Burgundian oak barrels for 4 months prior to judicious sulphuring and a further 7 months

Reviews and News

2021 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY96 - 96 PTS - TA

2021 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY96 - 96 PTS - TA

tim atkin logo 250"The Burgundian CY96 clone tends to produce pithier and more focused wines, and that's the case here. Savoury, spicy and stony, it has plenty of structure from shale soils, impressive grip and focus and a tangy, mouth-watering palate embellished by perfumed 50% new wood. 2024-30."

- Tim Atkin, South Africa Report 2023, 96 pts

 

2019 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 - 96 PTS - TA

2019 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 - 96 PTS - TA

tim atkin logo 250"A wonderfully assured expression of what Richard Kershaw calls a "classic year for Chardonnay" made with the CY95 clone planted in the western part of Elgin. Racy, taut and perfumed, with oatmeal and citrus flavours, good extract and top notes of wood smoke struck match. Classy stuff. 2022-27"

- Tim Atkin, South Africa Report 2021, 96 pts

 

2019 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 - 95 PTS - VINOUS

2019 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 - 95 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"The 2019 Chardonnay Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 is much more tensile and edgier than the CY96, taut and very fresh, and more mineral-driven by direct comparison. The palate is medium-bodied and focused, delivering fine definition, a killer line of acidity, and hints of popcorn, almond and orange zest toward the finish. Quite peppery on the aftertaste. Yet another brilliant wine from Kershaw. - Neal Martin"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2021), 95 pts

 

2018 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 - 94 PTS - VINOUS

2018 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 - 94 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"The 2018 Kershaw Deconstructed Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 is sharper and more mineral-driven than the CY96, presenting scents of red apple, citrus peel, crushed stone and melon. The oak is beautifully integrated. The palate is well balanced and precise, slightly creamy in texture on the entry and revealing gorgeous orange zest and black currant leaf notes on the finish. A cerebral and compelling Chardonnay from Kershaw.- Neal Martin"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (April 2021), 94 pts

 

2017 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 - 95 PTS - IWR

2017 Kershaw Chardonnay Lake District Bokkeveld Shale CY95 - 95 PTS - IWR

i winereview logo"Minerals and a hint of flint on the nose. The expressive minerality of this wine also shows on the palate with complementary light stone fruit notes. Aged in 50% new 228L oak aging for 11 months."

- International Wine Review (Richard Kershaw Lifts Elgin To New Heights, February 2019), 95 pts

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Richard Kershaw wines was founded in 2012, by Master of Wine Richard Kershaw. Richard’s mission is to focus on noble grapes and create clonally selected, site-specific, cool climate wines in ...
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