Kershaw Wines

Clonal Selection Elgin Chardonnay

9.231 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Elgin, Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

Pineapple, olive oil, Marcona almonds. Toasty. Tasty. Although, the ‘17 already seemed aged.

Pineapple, olive oil, Marcona almonds. Toasty. Tasty. Although, the ‘17 already seemed aged.

Sep 16th, 2020
Shengli Hu

Sourced from 11 parcels. Long finish. 38% new French oak, breathable plastic eggs. Medium minus acid, malo discouraged, but happens naturally sometimes, baking spices, just ripe apricot, yellow peach, yellow apple, crushed stone, cream, saline. 4 clones: 95, 96, 76, 540.

Sourced from 11 parcels. Long finish. 38% new French oak, breathable plastic eggs. Medium minus acid, malo discouraged, but happens naturally sometimes, baking spices, just ripe apricot, yellow peach, yellow apple, crushed stone, cream, saline. 4 clones: 95, 96, 76, 540.

Jan 16th, 2020
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Medium(+) intensity of aromas and flavours of citrus and tropical fruit with a light and creamy oak bouquet. lovely #chardonnay #southafricanwine #elgin

Medium(+) intensity of aromas and flavours of citrus and tropical fruit with a light and creamy oak bouquet. lovely #chardonnay #southafricanwine #elgin

Dec 26th, 2019
Adam Knoerzer

This was in the Wines of South Africa semi-final blind tasting lineup, and I could not believe it was a 2013. Pure, crystalline and mineral-driven happiness.

This was in the Wines of South Africa semi-final blind tasting lineup, and I could not believe it was a 2013. Pure, crystalline and mineral-driven happiness.

1 person found it helpfulJun 5th, 2019
Francis Huicq

A very fine Chardonnay. Good depth of flavour and energy. Has good approchability. A style in the same vein than a Chassagne/Meursault as it has a structured aspect which is not dissimilar to Gagnard/Arnaud Ente in style. Very good discovery here!

A very fine Chardonnay. Good depth of flavour and energy. Has good approchability. A style in the same vein than a Chassagne/Meursault as it has a structured aspect which is not dissimilar to Gagnard/Arnaud Ente in style. Very good discovery here!

1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2015
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.2

Very tasty! Home cooking lesson at an amazing home in Cape Town!

Very tasty! Home cooking lesson at an amazing home in Cape Town!

Aug 7th, 2016
Francis Huicq

Good definition here but miles away to be ready despite to have been left opened for few hours. Wood is not fully digested.

Good definition here but miles away to be ready despite to have been left opened for few hours. Wood is not fully digested.

Oct 13th, 2015
Nik Darlington

Big, buttery but still lots of fruit

Big, buttery but still lots of fruit

Jan 11th, 2015
Marc vanholst

Really good stuff ! Reminds me of a great Chablis GC from Piuze or Dauvissat. Beautiful !

Really good stuff ! Reminds me of a great Chablis GC from Piuze or Dauvissat. Beautiful !

Jul 23rd, 2020
Gaurav Tiwari

New oak, green apples, medium minus acidity, long finish. Happy Chardonnay Day!

New oak, green apples, medium minus acidity, long finish. Happy Chardonnay Day!

May 22nd, 2020