The palate is fresh in the mouth with touches of lime and green apple, a keen line of acidity with a lively citrus-fresh finish. Recommended.
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Chenin Blanc Method Cap Classique, DeMorgenzon
DeMorgenzon's Method Cap Classique is a non-vintage and makes use of blending different base wines to maintain consistency in the final product.
Honey, white peach and hints of pineapple are complemented by savoury notes of roasted almond and toasted brioche. A fine mousse and refreshing acidity provide a remarkably refreshing drinking experience.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
12.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
6.2 g/L
pH
3.14
ACIDITY
7.9 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Carl van der Merwe
VARIETY
Chenin Blanc
FINED USING
Isinglass
TIME IN OAK
11 months (50% of blend)
SULPHUR
Total: 90 Free: 6
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
No
CLOSURE
Muselet cage
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
Vineyard information
DeMorgenzon is renowned for producing world class Chenin Blanc. Cool ripening conditions and deep granite-based soils result in crisp and textured wines. Vineyards destined for MCC are managed specifically to provide good sun exposure to grapes that are being picked earlier than usual.
Vinification details
The grapes were handpicked and harvested for freshness and acidity at between 18.5º and 19.5º Balling. Grapes are pre-cooled and then whole bunch-pressed with the juice allowed to settle naturally. Half of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and the other half in older French oak barrels. The wine was aged without S02 for 5 months and on the lees for a total of 11 months before the base wine was prepared for bottling. The wine was further aged in the bottle on second ferment lees for 18 months. Final dosage is done with a ‘late harvest’ style of Chenin Blanc which is fermented and aged in French oak casks.
Awards
Tim Atkin MW: 91 pts
Green credentials
Accredited Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) estate.
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