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
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Email
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux