Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

A pale golden color with lime green tinges gives a hint to the flavors that might follow. The bouquet displays buttery, toasty, ripe apples and citrus notes. Flavors follow through on the palate with a crisp, well balanced acidity and undertones of brioche.

Technical Analysis
alc	11.2
rs	9
pH	3.1
ta	7.9
Wine Information
Accolades	2019 Amorim MCC Challenge - Bronze
Brand Group	Méthode Cap Classique
Other
Winemaker	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter
Variety	Chardonnay
BlendPercent	100% Chardonnay
FoodSuggest	This stylish MCC will compliment any occasion.
Ageing
Cellar	Never a fast process, developing our Methodé Cap Classique was no exception to the rule. Secondary fermentation leads to the buildup of pressure and infusion of bubbles into the wine, making this a stunning, naturally bottle fermented, matured on lees MCC. Vinification: Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation and secondary fermentation in the bottle Maturation: Kept on the lees for 16 months for a fuller mouth feel, complexity and stable bubbles
Harvest	The Chardonnay grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness for a MCC, a little higher in acidity and not overripe to preserve the natural acidity and have a low alcohol. Yield: 6 t/ha Balling at Harvest: 18° B
Vineyard	Origin: Darling Cultivar(s): 100% Chardonnay Winemaker: Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Terroir: Medium yellow, non-arid sandy soils with 60% red laterite dominating the sub surface soil. Vineyard type: Bush Vine, dry land farmed
Style
body	0
style	Dry
taste	Fragrant
type	Cap_Classique
Type
Kosher	0
Organic	0
Vegetarian	0
Wooded	0
Pack
Closure	Cork
Pack Size	750ml
Pack Type	Bottle