Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2019
Pale golden in colour with a unique bouquet of green apples, pineapple, lemon and orange zest. The pleasing mouth showcases notes of biscuit flavours and a delicate touch of sweetness that ends with a crisp and well-balanced acidity.
Analysis: Alc:12.4 RS:12.4 pH:39 TA:6.7
Winemaker: Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman
Variety: Chenin Blanc
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 SuggestionsCreamy and fragrant butter chicken curry hits all the right notes or pair with ripe full cream cheeses like Camembert and Brie or Blue Cheese.
In The VineyardTerroir: Medium yellow, non-arid sandy soils with 60% red laterite dominating the sub surface soil.Vineyard type: Bush Vine, dry land farmed.
The HarvestThe 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 CellarVinification: 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% Chenin Blanc
Type: Cap_Classique
Style: Semi Sweet
Body: Light
Taste: Fruity
Closure: Cork
Pack Type: Bottle
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2023 | Anthony Meduna, André Scriven | Chenin Blanc |
| Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2020 | Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman | Chenin Blanc |
| Darling Cellars Cap Classique Nectar 2019 | Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Maggie Immelman | Chenin Blanc |