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 SuggestionsThis MCC can be served with sushi, Peking duck and even fruit cake! Will also match well with fresh West Coast oysters!
Awards2022 Veritas Awards - Gold2022 Lumo Awards - Gold2022 Merit Challenge - Merit Gold
In The VineyardBush vine, dry land farmed vineyards
In The CellarCrush 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.
| 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 |
