Cap Classique Pieter Ferreira Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2016

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Fruity & Smooth
Country of Origin:	South Africa
Grape Varietal:	Chardonnay
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
$557.16 Per Case ($92.86/btl)

Tasting Notes

With fruit sourced from cool-climate Robertson, and its limestone and weathered shale soils, this was whole bunch pressed and fermented in stainless with a small portion undergoing fermentation in French barrels. Once in bottle, this spent a minimum of 72 momths on lees contact and is left with 4.6 g/L RS. Tight and focused, with broken stone, chalk, meringue, streaming the long, sleek palate, shaped with lemon pith and peel, and finishing on a brioche note. There is a hint of oxidation peeking through with red apple / dough in the core. Quite refined, and elegant through the lingering, chalky finish.

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