Graham Beck
Vintage Blanc de Blanc 'Methode Cap Classique'
Vintage Blanc de Blanc 'Methode Cap Classique'
- Chardonnay
- Sourced a specific Chardonnay clonal block on the Roberston Estate
- Limestone soils
- Hand harvested
- Tipped into presses and underwent a gentle and slow pressing cycle for gentle extraction
- Only the cuvee juice was used with 50% fermented in Piece Champenoise 205L barrels, 7% new
- After fermentation, the wine was aged for 5 months and then selectively blended with other best parcels that were fermented in stainless steel
- The final blended wine was then bottled
- 48 months on the lees prior to disgorgement
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Robertson
Appellation:
Robertson
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | ZA-GRA-11-17 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2021-12-03