New Vintage | 95 Points - Campbell Mattinson
Shaw and Smith have been on the forefront of the ongoing refinement and evolution of Australian Chardonnay; their M3 Chardonnay is considered among Australia's greatest examples. Made with the aim of elegance, restraint and the capacity to age, this offers a complexity and intensity rarely found.
After the challenging 2020 vintage, 2021 returned to more normal conditions for Shaw + Smith. The 2021 Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay is another top-line Adelaide Hills Chardonnay that will be welcomed by the many fans of this wine. As always, this is likely to sell out quickly.
"95 Points. Its impeccable self. Flavours of pear and quartz, nectarine and cedar, a gentle floral element, a subtle lactose note. It feels powerful, taut and refined at once. This is not a smack-you-in-the-eyes chardonnay and yet its quality and intensity are clear. As with many of the finest Australian chardonnays now, this will need a year or three from release to start showing its best self. Tasted: Apr22. 13% alc. $55 Screwcap Drink: 2024 - 2029+"- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.
