‘Truly grand cru level.’ – Jancis Robinson Britse Master of Wine en wijnmaker Richard Kershaw is er van overtuigd dat je in de koele, Zuid-Afrikaanse wijnstreek Elgin net zulk topniveau Chardonnay kunt maken als in de Bourgogne.
95
Vinous
2022
Vinous:
95
punten
Very complex, perhaps sporting a very minor reduction on the finish, but there is a lingering spiciness on the finish Outstanding.
94
Tim Atkin
2022
Tim Atkin MW:
94
punten
Broad, textured, yet still focused and well balanced, it marries aromas of saffron and beeswax with a creamy, citrus and sourdough bread palate.
Platter's
2021
Platter's:
4,5
sterren
Expressive nutty, earthy flavours broadened by creamy, lees-enriched texture on 2021; steely backbone, firm structure in sound support, augurs well for greater complexity over several years.
94
Tim Atkin
2021
Tim Atkin MW:
94
punten
This is a textured, nutty, citrus and orange peel flavoured white with perfumed 50% new oak and undertones of gunflint and oatmeal.