Deconstructed Kogelberg Ironstone CY548 Chardonnay 2020

CY 548 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. The aromas tend to be lifted and lean towards citrus blossom, yellow apple, and frangipane in some years. Full-bodied, with a broad mid-palate, the wines need time to unfurl as CY548 often gives excellent concentration, making them ideal for ageing. Fine oat bran, often pithy, complexity gained from the percipient time spent in oak barrels adds further layers to the wine.