- 95% Chardonnay & 5% Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay is sourced from 3 exceptional parcels within the Graham Beck Robertson Estate on limestone-rich, calcareous soils, and clay subsoils
- Pinot Noir is sourced from the hilly slopes of Napier on decomposed granite
- Hand harvested
- Each parcel was gently whole bunch pressed
- 2 of the Chardonnay portions were fermented in old 205L Pièce Champenoise barrels and 2000L foudres (2000L)
- The 3rd Chardonnay portion and Pinot Noir were fermented in stainless steel
- Aged on primary lees in their respective vessels for 5 months
- Aged on the lees for 5 years before disgorgement
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Breede River Valley
Variety:
Blend - Sparkling
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-GRA-31-18 | 3/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2023-10-20
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2024-10-23
"A crackingly dramatic explosion of shortbread, lemon and tortas de aceite. Bold, staccato crash and clatter of bubbles. Dazzlingly bright. Coruscating brightness of flavour and acidity and texture. Fennel, yuzu, bergamot and kumquat-papaya gelato. A rich roil and panoply of flavours all within the glittering brilliance of the acidity. Real flair. Outstanding. (TC)"
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2023-12-29
"Broad and expressive, the 2017 Cuvee Clive is considerably fresher at the estate, with bright pomaceous fruit and sweet citrus before displaying a fine autolytic character. Medium to full-bodied, the palate rumbles with a slow blast off across the mid-palate before gaining speed with a refreshing mouthfeel that ends with an energetic, mineral-laced and citrus-driven finish."