2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 95 kcal / glass
150ml glass95 kcal
750ml bottle475 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 5-10 years from release.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Shallow gravel, White clay
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Production Details Waterford Estate Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2019 from Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch. Chardonnay grapes were hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed, with only free-run juice transferred to stainless steel for fermentation. The wine spent 8 months on the lees before bottling and was then aged under crown for 6 years before disgorging. The cooler, wetter 2019 Cape Winelands season yielded a fruit-forward wine with a softer structure.
Tasting Notes
Nose: brioche, apricot, stone fruit, orange rind
Palate: soft bubble, nutty undertones, creaminess
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.5%
Residual Sugar 4.3 g/L
pH 3.05
Total Acidity 8.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 90 kcal / glass
150ml glass90 kcal
750ml bottle450 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 5-10 years from release.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Shallow gravel, White clay
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Lees Aging 8 months
Disgorgement Date October 2024
Production Details Waterford Estate Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2018 from Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch. Chardonnay grapes were hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed, with only free-run juice transferred to stainless steel for fermentation. The wine spent 8 months on the lees before bottling, then 6 years under crown cap, building texture, depth, a more refined bubble structure, and greater richness with time.
Tasting Notes
Nose: light brioche notes, apple crumble, yellow fruits, pear aromas
Palate: refined mousse, smooth texture, vibrant acidity, subtle pear notes, lime cordial, granny smith apple, gentle sweetness
light gold hue, clear refined bubble structure
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 4.9 g/L
pH 3.15
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Drinking Window 5-10 years from release.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Shallow gravel, White clay
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Disgorgement Date December 2023
Production Details Waterford Estate Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2017 from Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch. Chardonnay grapes were hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed, with only free-run juice transferred to stainless steel for fermentation. The wine spent 8 months on the lees before bottling, then 6 years ageing on its lees under crown cap for a refined mousse and brioche character.
Tasting Notes
Nose: nougat nuttiness, white peach, lime cordial, honey
Palate: crisp granny smith apple, richness, vibrant acidity, minerality, brioche, nutty
Food Pairing oysters, grilled prawns, brie cheese, goat cheese
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.9%
Residual Sugar 6.5 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L French oak barrels
Disgorgement Date September 2022
Production Details Waterford Cap Classique 2015 is made in the traditional French Champagne style with a second fermentation in bottle. The wine was aged 95% in stainless steel and 5% in old 300L French oak barrels. After fermentation, the bottles were left to age on the lees for a minimum of 6 years, adding depth, richness, and a very fine bubble. In September 2022, the wine was taken from ageing and corked for release. The Chardonnay fruit came from a Waterford Estate vineyard planted specifically for Cap Classique. The 2015 season saw a short winter, an extended growing season, and moderate to cool ripening conditions that produced expressive yet classically styled wines.
Tasting Notes
mineral backbone, brioche, fine bubble structure
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.4%
Residual Sugar 2.01 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6.36 g/L
Calories (estimated) 95 kcal / glass
150ml glass95 kcal
750ml bottle475 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 5% in fifth-fill French oak barrels
Production Details Waterford Methode Cap Classique 2014 from Stellenbosch. Production quantity was 110 cases. The wine was aged 95% in stainless steel and 5% in fifth-fill French oak barrels. It spent 6 years on the lees and just short of 1 year under cork before release, giving mineral backbone, brioche notes, fine bubbles, and a long aftertaste. The 2014 growing season featured a long winter, delayed pruning from late rain and cold, strong flowering conditions, and a very warm February that accelerated ripening into a quick harvest.
Tasting Notes
mineral backbone, brioche, yeasty, fruity, freshness, extra fine bubbles, long aftertaste, crisp, rich, creamy, focused mousse
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.8%
Residual Sugar 6.8 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Production Volume 3,000 bottles
Bottles3,000
Production Details Waterford Methode Cap Classique 2011 from Stellenbosch. The first fermentation was carried out in stainless steel and the wine was aged on the gross lees for 8 months before bottling for second fermentation. After the second fermentation, the wine was aged on the lees for 7 years and then for 1 year under cork prior to release, building brioche richness, delicate texture, and length.
Tasting Notes
brioche, yeasty, fruity, freshness, long aftertaste, crisp, rich, creamy, focused mousse
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.8%
Residual Sugar 6.8 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Stellenbosch
Production Volume 3,000 bottles
Bottles3,000
Production Details Waterford Methode Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc from Stellenbosch. The wine was bottle fermented and aged on the lees for 7 years plus 1 year under cork prior to release, giving classic brioche notes, notable fruit, freshness, and a long aftertaste.
Tasting Notes
brioche, fruity, freshness, extra fine bubbles, long aftertaste, crisp, rich, creamy, focused mousse
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 7.9 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay50%
Pinot Noir50%
Region Stellenbosch
Production Volume 3,000 bottles
Bottles3,000
Production Details Waterford Methode Cap Classique from Stellenbosch. Extended lees contact gives the wine a more developed style with a crisp yet rich, creamy and focused mousse, extra-fine bubbles, and a long aftertaste.
Tasting Notes
crisp, rich, creamy, focused mousse, extra-fine bubbles, long aftertaste
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.24%
Residual Sugar 6.9 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay58%
Pinot Noir42%
Region Stellenbosch
Production Volume 1,002 bottles
Bottles1,002
Production Details Waterford Methode Cap Classique from Stellenbosch. The wine spent 5 years on the lees and just over 3 years under cork before release at the end of 2014, creating a fine mousse and a more developed style.
Tasting Notes
fine mousse, straw colour, brioche, soft citrus, complex, creamy
2000 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 6 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay89%
Pinot Noir11%
Region Stellenbosch
Production Volume 800 bottles
Bottles800
Production Details Waterford Methode Cap Classique from Stellenbosch. The wine spent 5 years on the lees and just over 8 years under cork before release, giving a very fine mousse, straw colour, and layered flavour.
Tasting Notes
fine mousse, straw colour, flavour
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux