Cap Classique Brut 2017
R1,650.00
Bottle Price R275 | Case Price (6 Bottles) R1650
The complex 2017 vintage shows a pale lemon colour and a delicate mousse upon pouring.
Cultivar
67% Chenin Blanc | 33% Chardonnay
Characteristics
Bottle fermented sparkling wine. Complex, crisp and elegant
Tasting Notes
Rijk’s Cap Classique has a rich lemon colour and a delicate mousse upon pouring. It exudes freshness and pure fruit on the nose by showcasing vibrant notes of apple, lemon blossom and white pear nuances. While slow-dancing on the palate, the bubbles release flavours of lime cordial and marmalade spread on bruschetta. This Brut has a long, elegant finish that promises to lift the spirits and excite the senses.
In the Vineyard
Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Average Yield: 5.9 tons/Ha
Aspect: Easterly facing slopes
Harvest
Grapes were night harvested and picked by hand to retain flavours.
Cellar Practices
Grapes were whole bunch pressed in our pneumatic press on a champagne programme. 100% of the base wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, and lay on the lees for 9 months before it was bottled. The base wine went through 100% malo-lactic fermentation before bottling. After a controlled 2nd fermentation in the bottle to create the magical sparkle, an extended 4-year period of yeast contact was given to ensure maximum development of this exceptional sparkling wine.
Ageing Potential
10 Years after vintage
Serving Temperature
Recommended to be served at 10°C
Analysis
| Winemaker | Adriaan Jacobs |
| Viticulturist | Neville Dorrington |
| Residual sugar | 6.2 g/l |
| Acidity | 6.5 g/l |
| ph | 3.13 |
| Alcohol | 12.5 % |
| Appellation | Tulbagh |