Spier Cap Classique Brut 2021
R210,00
Made from grapes grown in Stellenbosch, this Cap Classique is full of finesse and energy. There are apples and citrus on the nose woven by a balanced mouthfeel and good acidity on the palate.
A vintage Cap Classique ideal for toasting to all occasions. This bottle-fermented sparkling wine is crafted in the traditional méthode champenoise style to best express the grape varietals, vintage, and terroir.
A vibrant straw colour.
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Specifications
In the cellar
The grapes were hand-harvested from three selected vineyard blocks between 18° and 20°B using 9kg lug boxes. They were then hand-sorted and gently, whole-bunch pressed. 90% of the juice was fermented in stainless-steel tanks and 10% in old 400L French oak barrels. Secondary fermentation took place in the bottle. After which, the wine was left to mature on the lees for 23 months before it was disgorged.
In the vineyard
The 19-year-old vines are grown along the mountainous slopes of Stellenbosch in a combination of Escourt and Glen Rosa soils. Located just 20km from the coast, the vineyard benefits from a cooling Atlantic Ocean breeze that encourages slow ripening. As the conditions can be windy with an average summer temperature of 28°C, the vineyard receives supplementary drip irrigation. At harvest, the vines yield an average of 8 tons per hectare. The annual rainfall in the region is 400mm-650mm.
Ageing
23 months
Cultivar
61% Chardonnay; 39% Pinot Noir
Food Pairing
Enjoy on its own, as a celebratory toast, or with seafood and summer salads. Drink now or within five years of harvest.
