Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rose 2019

This Brut Rosé has a salmon pink colour with an elegant nose. The nose shows a fruity bouquet of strawberries, watermelon, pomegranate and candy floss. The palate has a fresh acidity that results in a clean dry finish. This stylish MCC will compliment any occasion.

Analysis: Alc:11.5 RS:11.5 pH:9 TA:7.5 TSO2:20 FSO2:80
Winemaker: Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter
Variety: Grenache
Origin: Darling

Never a fast process, developing our Methodé Cap Classique was no exception to the rule. 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 MCC. Definitely a wine to look out for, as this MCC is only available from the cellar door and at selected outlets.

Food Suggestions
Enjoy with slivers of charcuterie, crusty sourdough bread, ripe, melty Camembert. Will also pair well with most seafood dishes. Last but not least, fresh seasonal berries or any otherlight dessert.

Awards
2019 Rosé Rocks Competition - Double Gold

In The Vineyard
Terroir: Medium yellow, non-arid sandy soils with 60% red laterite dominating the sub surface soil.Vineyard type: Bush Vine, dry land farmed.

The Harvest
The Chardonnay grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness for an MCC, a little higher in acidity and not overripe to preserve the natural acidity and have a low alcohol. Yield: 6 t/haBalling at Harvest: 18° B

In The Cellar
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.

Blend: 100% Grenache
Type: Cap_Classique
Style: Dry
Body: Medium
Taste: Fruity
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
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Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rose 2021 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Grenache
Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rose 2020 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Grenache
Darling Cellars Cap Classique Brut Rose 2019 Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter Grenache