Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.03%
Residual Sugar 12.03 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Robertson
Soil Stony calcareous karoo soils
Orientation Se
Brix at Harvest 19.6°
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Bottle
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Disgorgement Date Feb 2026
Production Details The Jacques Bruere Cap Classique range includes a Brut Reserve, Blanc de Blanc and Cuvee Rose Brut, and is only released after a minimum of 90 to 100 months of yeast contact before disgorgement. Whole bunches were hand picked in small separate crates at 19.6 Balling. Whole bunches were emptied into the press and only the first 500 liters per ton were delicately extracted. The juice was settled in tanks, fermented, and kept on the lees for 8 months before bottling with sugar and yeast for the second fermentation. This wine was fermented in bottle and kept on the lees for 120 months prior to disgorgement. Winemakers: Jacques Bruwer and Philip Viljoen.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh lime, citrus, subtle creamy yeastiness, caramelised apples, fine bubble
Palate: lively, crisp, elegant
Food Pairing oysters, pork crackling, crayfish Thermidor, apple crumble with whipped vanilla cream
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Producer Information
Website
Address
R44, Robertson, 6705, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)23 626 4178
Email
Owner
Bruwer Family
Cellarmaster
Jacques Bruwer