Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $81.40Original ZAR 1,340.00≈ €72.61 · £61.32 | shop.grahambeck.com ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.49%
Residual Sugar 5.4 g/L
pH 3.09
Total Acidity 8.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay81%
Pinot Noir19%
Classification Cap Classique; prestige cuvée; Méthode Champenoise-style sparkling wine
Region Robertson
Soil Limestone rich soils (robertson parcels), Table mountain sandstone (durbanville pinot noir parcel)
Harvest Dates January 12, 15 (Chardonnay), February 5, 2019 (Pinot Noir)
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone CY277 and CY548 (Chardonnay), PN777 (Pinot Noir)
Fermentation Vessels Neutral French Oak Barrel, Austrian Foudre, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed, Cuvée Fraction Only (First 400L/Ton)
Bottle Aging 66.9 months (2037 days)
Lees Aging 67 months
Oak Types Neutral French oak barrels, Austrian foudres
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date 28 May 2019
Disgorgement Date 28 Dec 2024
Production Details Hand-picked grapes from 3 special parcels in Robertson (limestone soils) and 1 Pinot Noir block from Durbanville (table mountain sandstone). Only cuvée fraction (first 400L/ton) used. 50% of blend (Chardonnay only) fermented in neutral French oak barrels and Austrian foudres, rest in stainless steel. After 4 months aging on primary lees, components blended, stabilized and bottled May 28, 2019. Wine rested on lees in bottle for 5 years and 7 months before first disgorgement.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white peach, fresh pears, granny smith apples, lemon zest, roasted nuts, brioche, hints of spice
Palate: crisp, vibrant, grapefruit, lemon, peach, apple, pin-prick bubbles, fresh acidity, mouth-watering, juicy finish, long lingering
Sight: brilliant, bright, luminescent yellow, slight green tinge, constant tiny bubbles, persistent mousse
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.23%
Residual Sugar 5.2 g/L
pH 3.04
Total Acidity 8.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay95%
Pinot Noir5%
Classification Cap Classique; prestige cuvée; Méthode Champenoise-style sparkling wine
Region Robertson
Soil Limestone-rich and calcareous soils with clay subsoils (robertson chardonnay), Decomposed granite on hilly slopes (napier pinot noir)
Harvest Dates January 22, 24, 25 (Chardonnay), February 8, 2018 (Pinot Noir)
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Piece Champenoise Barrel, Foudre, Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed, Cuvée Fraction Only (First 400L/Ton)
Bottle Aging 5 years
Lees Aging 5 years
Oak Types Old Piece Champenoise (205L), Foudres (2000L)
Barrel Size Piece Champenoise 205L, Foudres 2000L
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date 11 Jun 2018
Production Details Hand-picked grapes from three exceptional Chardonnay parcels on Robertson estate (limestone-rich calcareous soils with clay subsoils) and Pinot Noir from Napier (decomposed granite on hilly slopes). Only cuvée fraction (first 400L/ton) used. 70% of blend fermented in old Piece Champenoise (205L) barrels and Foudres (2000L), 30% in stainless steel. Aged on primary lees for 5 months before blending and bottling June 11, 2018. Matured on lees for 5 years before disgorgement.
Tasting Notes
Nose: white blossoms, sun-kissed lemons, white peach, toasted almonds, ginger, freshly baked shortbread
Palate: zesty citrus, succulent pears, crisp green apple, subtle oak accents, vibrant tart acidity, very soft creamy mousse, millions of minuscule bubbles, chalky yet succulent finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
Scenic Cape Route, R60, Robertson, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)23 626 1214
Email
Cellarmaster
Pieter Ferreira, Pierre de Klerk