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Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2018
South Africa, Western Cape
Chardonnay
Premium
Description
Bright lime green colour with rich aromas of fresh limes, green apples, pears and lemon zest on the nose. Delicately balanced flavors of succulent citrus, brioche and spice combines with yeasty complexity, broadening the palate with layered textures and leading to a long finish.
Certifications
IPW
BEE
WIETA
WWF BWI Champion
Alcohol
11.8%
Analytical data
extra brut
4.5 g/l residual sugar
8.3 g/l acidity
3.05 pH
Vinification
The Chardonnay was hand-picked at 19.0 to 20.0 Brix during the third week of January. Grapes were picked into lug boxes and then transferred to fruit bins for transport to the cellar, where the whole bunches were tipped into the presses and underwent a gentle and slow pressing cycle to extract the juice as softly as possible.