Graham Beck

Vintage Blanc de Blanc 'Methode Cap Classique'

Vintage Blanc de Blanc 'Methode Cap Classique'

Vintage Blanc de Blanc Methode Cap Classique Graham Beck
  • 100% 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:
Graham Beck
Vintage:
2019
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Robertson
Appellation:
Robertson
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-GRA-11-19 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Decanter
Score
93
Date
2025-01-17
"Established in the mid-1980s, Graham Beck focuses solely these days on Cap Classique (traditional-method sparkling) wines. This 100% Chardonnay vintage bubbly was half barrel-fermented and aged for four years on lees in bottle before disgorgement. It offers a creamy brioche depth, lively acidity and a purity of apple, pear and lemon citrus fruit. Enjoyable drinking now, but this will also develop nicely over the next decade. "
Jancis Robinson
Score
16
Date
2024-10-23