Graham Beck CWG Extra Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cap Classique 2019
85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir
Wine of Origin Western Cape
Produced using whole-bunch handling and a selective pressing programme, this Cap Classique draws from a geographically diverse selection of grapes sourced from Robertson, Darling, Stellenbosch, and Cape Agulhas. Only the cuvée fraction was retained after juice settling, with 15% of the Chardonnay fermented in fourth-fill Pièce Champenoise barrels. A sparkling wine uniquely South African.
Tasting Notes: Pale straw in colour, the bouquet is bright with lemon and lime aromas. The palate opens with enticing brioche notes, followed by fresh cherry and berry flavours. A layered texture leads to a creamy finish, supported by a fine, persistent bead.
Ready for drinking now until 2032.
30 Cases of this wine were sold on the 2024 auction.
Winemaker: Winemaker (Link to his profile)
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R10 000
- Lowest: R7 000
- Average: R8 350
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 79
- Cases Auctioned: 20
Analysis
- Alc: 12.01 vol%
- RS: 6.0 g/l
- TA: 8.2 g/l
- pH: 3.04
