Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 6.7 g/L
Total Acidity 8.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir
Classification Cap Classique (Méthode Champenoise)
Region Western Cape
Soil Klapmuts/longlands type soils of malmesbury shale origin
Fermentation Vessels stainless steel tanks and older 300L barrels (10% in barrels)
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Lees Aging 54 months
Barrel Size 300L
Production Details The ninth vintage of this delicious Cap Classique. The grapes were whole bunch pressed and the first fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. The wine was kept on the secondary lees in a stainless-steel tank and 10% in older 300L barrels. The second fermentation took place in the bottle, after which it was kept on the lees for a minimum of 54 months prior to disgorgement.
Tasting Notes
ginger, green apple, candied citrus, quince, brûléed apricots, brioche, toasted nuts, creamy mousse, vinosity, delicate acidity
Food Pairing fresh oysters, steamed fresh crayfish, crab, line fish with rich beurre blanc sauce
Critics Ratings critic: Tim Atkin
criticTim Atkin
score92
vintage2017
year_tasted2023
Producer Information
Website
Address
Babylonstoren Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 863 3852
Email
Owner
Koos Bekker and Karen Roos
Cellarmaster
Charl Coetzee