{"product_id":"2021-chardonnay-clonal-selection-kershaw","title":"2021 Chardonnay 'Clonal Selection', Kershaw","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCape Precision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully poised and quietly luxurious, this Elgin Chardonnay combines the intricacy of fine white Burgundy with the bright fruit of South Africa’s cooler vineyards. Ripe lemon, golden apple and poached pear rise from the glass, lifted by freesia and white blossom, with a delicate herbal freshness beneath. Gentle notes of oatmeal, vanilla and oak spice bring warmth and depth, while a chalky mineral character and a flicker of white pepper keep the aromas focused and inviting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate has a lovely interplay of generosity and tension, with supple orchard fruit drawn along by incisive citrus acidity. Medium-bodied and dry, it builds steadily through the middle, revealing finely layered flavour rather than obvious weight. Subtle oak frames the fruit, leading into a long, savoury finish of citrus peel, spice and crushed stone. There is plenty to enjoy now as the wine opens in the glass, alongside the balance and concentration for further development. A compelling choice for anyone who loves Chardonnay with texture, precision and something new to reveal with every sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDinner deserves the good glasses and a white wine worth lingering over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast chicken with tarragon cream, pan-fried turbot with beurre blanc, seared scallops with cauliflower purée, butter-poached lobster, wild mushroom risotto, or mature Comté.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClonal Selection brings together carefully chosen forms of Chardonnay, each contributing its own character to the finished wine. For 2021, Richard Kershaw selected eight small vineyard parcels in Elgin, working with four clones and vinifying the different combinations of clone and soil separately. The result brings those individual elements into a beautifully detailed whole, capturing the freshness and elegance of one of South Africa’s coolest wine-growing districts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55330270740865,"sku":null,"price":52.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2021Chardonnay_ClonalSelection_Kershaw.png?v=1791964175","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2021-chardonnay-clonal-selection-kershaw","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}