Graham Beck - Brut Blanc De Blancs 2019 (750ml)

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Producer	Graham Beck
Country	South Africa
Region	Robertson
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2019
Sku	104339
Size	750ml
ABV	12.37%

Graham Beck Description

The Blanc de Blancs remains one of our all-time favourites, a darling
amongst our legion of bubbly fans and testimony to the outstanding
Cap Classique terroir characteristics of our Robertson estate. Only the
highest quality juice (tête de cuvée) was selected for fermentation.
VARIETY: Chardonnay 100%
VINTAGE: 2019
AREA OF ORIGIN: Robertson, South Africa.
VINEYARD:
The grapes for this exceptional Cap Classique were specially selected from
our oldest and very best quality vineyard blocks on our estate in Robertson.
The soils in which these vineyards grow have a rich natural limestone content
with high concentrations of calcareous deposits. These fruit parcels represent
a selection of 5 different Chardonnay clones, each contributing a unique aroma
and flavour compound, resulting in the extraordinary complexity and minerality
of the base wines.
HARVEST DETAILS:
The grapes were hand-harvested during the early morning hours from 12-15
January 2019, then transferred to fruit bins and transported immediately to our
cellar. Here the whole bunches were tipped into the presses where they underwent
a gentle, whole-bunch pressing cycle to ensure the juice was extracted as slowly
and softly as possible.
CELLAR TREATMENT:
Whole bunch pressing ensures fractional recovery. The juice was separated into
two quality fractions, of which only the premium quality juice (cuvée fraction) was
used for our Blanc de Blancs. 50% of the base wine was fermented in old Piece
Champenoise (205L) and 500L French oak barrels, as well as 2000L Foudres. The
use of old or “neutral” oak contributes very little in terms of aromas but imparts
complexity and richness on the palate. After 5 months of ageing in the barrels on
the primary lees, the wine was racked out and blended with the selected stainless
steel-fermented portions. It was then stabilised and clarified after which it was
bottled for the secondary fermentation and maturation in bottle. The wine rested
on the lees in the bottle for 60 months before degorgement.
TASTING NOTES:
Luminous greenish yellow colour with persistent, pin-prick small bubbles, forming
a beautiful mousse on the surface of the wine. Abundant aromas of fresh citrus,
green apples, pear and white flowers exude from the glass. The palate delights
with delicately balanced fresh citrus, spice, roasted almonds and brioche, while
the yeasty complexity and layers of textures broadens the palate and leads to a
long, succulent finish.
ANALYSIS:
Residual Sugar: 5.6 g/l
Alcohol: 12.37 % vol
Total Acid: 7.1 g/l
pH: 3.09