Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 5.6 g/L
pH 3.07
Total Acidity 8.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay69%
Pinot Noir31%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed shale soils
Harvest Dates 3 February 2015 - 13 February 2015
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Production Details Origin of fruit: Elandskloof. Produced in Franschhoek's Anthonij Rupert Cap Classique Cellar, La Garonne. The grapes were hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed; the Tete de Cuvee from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was settled overnight before being racked off its lees for fermentation. Following secondary bottle fermentation, the wine was aged for 88 months on the lees before disgorgement and then left under cork for 6 months before release. Reported average temperature was 15.7 C, rainfall 901 mm, and yield 9.2 tons/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: orange blossom, marmalade, oyster shell, baked sourdough bread
Palate: grapefruit, lemon, lime, salinity, lees, toast, baked bread, citrus zest