Experience the renowned Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile’s Lair Chardonnay, a benchmark South African white wine. This superb 2023 vintage is sourced from the legendary Kaaimansgat vineyard. This unique site sits high at 700m above sea level in the secluded Elandskloof Valley. The high altitude and cool temperatures ensure late, slow ripening.
- Tim Atkin MW rated the wine an impressive 93/100 points.
- James Suckling scored it 93/100 points, listing it among the Top 100 South African Wines.
Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile’s Lair Chardonnay displays a pale straw colour with green highlights. The nose is complex, showing notes of lime blossom, flint, and yeasty complexity. Expansive flavours of pear and yellow peach launch onto the palate. A compelling citrus pith interest anchors the long finish. The texture is rich and unctuous, yet beautifully balanced by vibrant acidity. This Chardonnay is a refined, layered expression of its cool mountain terroir.
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