SUMMER BUBBLES
Charmonix Cap Classique 101
Ever wondered what gives the Chamonix bottle-fermented Cap Classique its vivacious and bright flavour profile, layered complexity and riveting green apple and brioche on the palate?
Well, it all starts with the grapes, which are handpicked and whole bunch-pressed immediately upon arrival at the cellar. The juice is then left to settle in stainless steel tanks for an entire day, before 70 % of it is poured into old French oak barrels to ferment and mature, while the remaining 30 % goes through the same process in stainless steel barrels. After seven months, the wine is refermented in-bottle and kept on the lees for 22 months prior to dégorgment( that’ s the process of expelling sediment from a bottle of sparkling wine, to you and me).
www. chamonixestate. co. za
Nuy Winery’ s Celine Cap Classique
Nuy Winery’ s Celine Cap Classique shines with a bright, fruity freshness, unfolding layers of roasted nuts, crushed green herbs, sun-dried peaches and a gentle hint of rich spice cake. Crafted from 70 % Chardonnay and 30 % Pinot Noir, this traditional method sparkling wine spends 36 months on the lees, developing exceptional finesse, creamy depth, a beautifully balanced palate and an elegant, lingering finish.
www. nuywinery. co. za
Kleine Zalze Cape Classique
Opening a bottle of Kleine Zalze Cap Classique is always
a luxurious and magical experience. This fine wine is crafted to spoil the lucky owner and, of course, to share with friends. When you pop the cork and pour those magical bubbles into a special glass, it reflects the care and attention that went into crafting each bottle – from sourcing the perfect grapes and creating an excellent base wine to the second fermentation where the bubbles develop, aging on the lees, and finally, the careful process of disgorgement and release for enjoyment.
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