Laborie Wines Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs 2018

“Well aged oaky notes, with pastries, faint hint of bricohe, and a touch of nuts, along with some zest lemon citrus notes on the aroma. The palate is zest in lemon and yellow stone fruit citrus, which then delivers some very yeasty and subtle pastry notes, along with rich golden fruits and yellow stone fruits.” – Glass of Bubbly

Laborie Wines 2018 Harvest Report: “Ahead of this challenging vintage, winter brought enough cold to break dormancy although drought conditions persisted. It was the third year in a row without groundwater recharge. The cool weather continued into spring and delayed bud break, which occurred without incident. Cooler nights and days with higher than long-term rainfall kept vine development on track. October and November saw higher rainfall, but not enough to make up the deficit while Southeaster winds during flowering had a variety of impacts. December and January were significantly warmer than 2017. Harvest also began five days later and was defined by small berries, low yields and big concentration. Despite the rollercoaster ride, harvest’s near-perfect timing produced great, elegant wines with full ripeness.” – Laborie Wines

Food Pairing Suggestions: Enjoy this bubbly well chilled and on its own, or with oysters, sushi and other delicate seafood dishes.

• Cap Classique Sparkling Wine
• Country: South Africa
• Blanc de Balncs / 100% Chardonnay
• 2018 Vintage
• ABV 12.01%
• pH: 3.12
• Total acidity: 7.36 g/l
• Residual sugar: 6.63 g/l
• Gold Medal – Gastronomic Category

This Cap Classique was allowed approximately 48 months to further mature in the bottle after the second fermentation.

Gastronomic
A complex wine that holds enough body to accompany fine cuisine.