2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.19%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.11
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Meunier
Classification Cap Classique; Blanc de Noirs
Region Robertson
Soil Robertson fruit on limestone soils; elgin fruit on weathered shale soils
Harvest Dates Robertson: 18 January 2022; Elgin: 10 February 2022
Fermentation Vessels 25% terracotta amphoras, 25% ceramic pots, 25% neutral French oak barrels, and 25% stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method The Two Portions Were Hand-Picked And Pressed Separately; Only The Cuvée Fraction Of Each Pressing Was Selected
Oak Types Neutral French oak
Production Details Bottled on 21 June 2022 for second fermentation under cork rather than crown cap; hand-disgorged on 13 June 2024 using a 1938 hand-operated agrafe application machine.
Tasting Notes Subtle light-pink hue; white peach, red apple, young berries, spice, and developing floral undertones; vibrant, fresh, creamy, and textural palate with ripe red apple, grapefruit, almonds, vibrant acidity, length, and a lingering 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