Graham Beck Agrafe Fermented & Crown Cape Fermented MCC 2014
Each case of this wine contains 3 bottles fermented in the Agarfe style and three bottles fermented under Crown Cap.
Part 1: Agrafe Fermentation: This is an expression of a Cap Classique that has been fermented under a natural cork for the secondary fermentation. This is a return to the traditional way of fermentation in Champagne and Cap Classique. The type of nish is known as the Agrafe closure. This wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and portrays a unique flavour profile and texture to the standard traditional CrownCap fermentation. It has spent 48 months on the secondary lees before disgorgement.
Part 2: Crown Cap Fermentation: This is an expression of a Cap
Classique that has been fermented under the normal crown cap for the
secondary fermentation. This is a modern way of fermentation in Champagne
and Cap Classique.
The wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and portrays a unique
different flavour profile and texture to the Agrafe fermentation. It has
spent 48 months on the secondary lees before disgorgement. The finish to
this wine secured with a muselet to show the difference.
Tasting Notes: Good entry of lime zest and classic creamy complexity. Well supported by the richness from the Pinot on the palate with great elegance and finesse with great yeast complexity and surprising freshness.
Winemaker: Pieter Ferreira
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 4 800.00
- Lowest: R 2 400.00
- Average: R 3 073.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 82
- Cases Auctioned 60
Analysis
- Alc: 11.90 vol%
- RS: 1.20 g/l
- TA: 6.30 g/l
- pH: 3.15
