Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 5.2 g/L
pH 3.06
Total Acidity 8.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Chardonnay92%
Pinot Noir8%
Region Western Cape
Soil Decomposed sandstone, Decomposed shale
Harvest Dates 4 February 2016 - 12 February 2016
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Production Details Origin of fruit: Elandskloof. Produced at Franschhoek's Anthonij Rupert Cap Classique Cellar, La Garonne. The grapes were hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed; the Tete de Cuvee from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was settled overnight before fermentation. After secondary bottle fermentation, the wine was aged for 89 months on the lees before disgorgement and then remained under cork for 6 months before release. Reported average temperature was 16.2 C, rainfall 867.5 mm, and yield 8.9 tons/ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus leaf, baked tarte tatin, lily-of-the-valley
Palate: green apple, saline maritime note, baked bread, sesame cracker, roasted nut, citrus vibrance
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
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Owner
Johann Rupert