Deconstructed Kogelberg Ironstone CY548
exudes concentration with white stone fruit yet reinforced with an austere texture and robustness
100% Chardonnay made from Dijon clone CY548.
Sourced from the foothills of the Western part of Elgin, CY548 is a clone that came from cuttings planted in Corton-Charlemagne in Burgundy. True to its origin, the profile reflects the more austere and robust structure profile that yields a pulverised stone texture alongside razor-edged acidity.
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The wine rested in barrel for 4 months prior to judicious sulphuring and a further 7 months maturation in barrel before racking and bottling. A small number of artisanal coopers were selected, all from Burgundy and only French oak was chosen. Importantly, this wine was micro-vinified as a separate batch. In 2021, 100% was new oak; 100% using 228 litre barrels.
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Alcohol: 13.57% | pH: 3.3 | RS: 3.3 g/l
R1340
per 750ml
accolades
Tim atkin
95/100
CY548 is what Richard Kershaw MW calls the "Corton-Charlemagne clone", so you’d expect it to produce classy wines in the right hands. This has a lovely sense of restrained power, with notes of struck match, patisserie spices, lemongrass and clementine. 2023-27.
-Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Report 2023
Claire Nesbitt for James Suckling
95/100
This chardonnay is full of flavor, nutty and toasty, showing notes of apple crumble, lemon rind, roasted hazelnuts, salted caramel and a sprinkling of nutmeg on the nose. It’s full-bodied and intense yet sophisticated and tied together by lively acidity. Long. Better from 2025.
-Claire Nesbitt for James Suckling 2024
