Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2019

Bouquet opens up with fresh lemon, lime and green apples that excites your senses. Creamy palate with hints of baked bread and toast broadens the palate.

Analysis: Alc:12.24 RS:12.24 pH:8.6 TA:7.4 TSO2:18 FSO2:72
Winemaker: Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
Variety: Chardonnay
Origin: Darling

Never a fast process, developing our Cap Classique was no exception to the rule.The Chardonnay grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness for a CC, a little higher in acidity and not overripe to preserve the natural acidity and have a low alcohol. Secondary fermentation leads to the build-up of pressure and infusion of bubbles into the wine, making this a stunning, naturally bottle fermented, matured on lees CC. Definitely a wine to look out for, as this CC is only available from the cellar door and at selected outlets.

Food Suggestions
This MCC can be served with sushi, Peking duck and even fruit cake! Will also match well with fresh West Coast oysters!

Awards
2022 Veritas Awards - Gold2022 Lumo Awards - Gold2022 Merit Challenge - Merit Gold  

In The Vineyard
Bush vine, dry land farmed vineyards

In The Cellar
Crush and destalk, 18 days fermentation and secondary fermentation in the bottle. Kept on the lees for 16 months for a fuller mouth feel, complexity and stable bubbles.

Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Type: Cap_Classique
Style: Dry
Body: Full
Taste: Fragrant
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2024 Anthony Meduna, André Scriven Chardonnay
Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2023 Anthony Meduna, André Scriven Chardonnay
Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2020 Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman Chardonnay
Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2019 Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman Chardonnay
Darling Cellars Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc Brut 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Venter Chardonnay