Cape Mentelle HH (Icon) Chardonnay 2021

The Chapman vineyard, which provides 62% of the fruit for this wine, was planted in the early 90s. The Crossroads vineyard provides the remainder, planted in 2004. 100% gingin clone for all with 100% barrel maturation in French oak for ten months, 38% of the oak is new. Yet another thrilling Chardonnay from CM. A shimmering yellow, this is taut, tight and refined with laser-like focus. Along with notes of river stones and minerals, we have pleasing rich and ripe stonefruit notes and hints of citrus plus a touch of grapefruit. The structure is excellent, quite powerful with exceptional length and a firm finish. Serious concentration from start to finish along with a line of fine acidity. This is still very youthful so can be enjoyed over the next eight to twelve years. A cracker and the score should rise even further over the coming years.