Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cap Classique Brut 2021

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - André Scriven
Main Variety - Chardonnay
Alcohol - 11.69 %vol
pH - 3.20
RS - 6.1 g/l
Total Acid - 5.8 g/l
Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Cap_Classique
Style - Dry
Body - Full
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

This complex Cap Classique portrays something significant of the Darling area and shows clean and fresh fruit with hints of lime, lemon and ripe red apples together with toastiness and biscuity flavors. An elegant richness with creamy brioche is displayed. The influence of extended lees contact improves the mouthfeel that results in a long, crisp finish.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

Food Suggestions

Enjoy with fresh oysters, pan-seared tuna or well-matured cheeses.

In The Vineyard

Old bush vine vineyards, south eastern slopes

About The Harvest

The winemaker closely monitors these vineyards to determine the optimal time for grape harvesting

In The Cellar

The carefully selected Chardonnay grapes are hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, utilizing only the finest 450 Liters of free run juice for fermentation. The process involves a slow fermentation lasting 18 days at 13°C, followed by six months of aging on the lees before the final bottle fermentation occurs on the lees for up to 36 months.

Additional Information

Darling Cellars Old Bush Vine is sourced from carefully selected old bush vines known for their distinct terroir flavours. These vineyards are situated in the most suitable terroir for the specific varietal.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cap Classique Brut 2021 André Scriven Chardonnay
Darling Cellars Old Bush Vines Cap Classique Brut 2018 Pieter-Niel Rossouw, Reon Richter Chardonnay

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