Babylonstoren Sprankel Cap Classique 2017

AREA OF PRODUCTION: On the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain between the wine growing areas of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl,Western Cape, South Africa. SOIL COMPOSITION: Klapmuts/Longlands type soils of Malmesbury shale origin. VINIFICATION & PRODUCTION SYSTEM:The third vintage of this delicious MCC.The whole bunch was pressed and the rst fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks.The wine was kept on the thin lees for 7 months before bottling for second fermentation. It was then kept on the lees for 48 months prior to disgorgement. ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION: Ultra brut. COLOUR: Straw yellow with slight green tinge.w BOUQUET: Golden Delicious apple, green lollipops, tropical tones as well as gentle biscuit and brioche avours from the maturation on the lees. TASTE: Fresh and well balanced with a very ne mousse and soft acidity to balance the almond skin and passion fruit tones. Delicious lime and grapefruit with beautiful minerality and long nish. SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled, 10–15°C (50–59°F). PRESERVATION: Ready to be enjoyed straight away with good ageing potential of up to 8 years. GASTRONOMIC SUGGESTIONS: Sprankel goes really well with cheese, fruit, salmon, shell sh and caviar. The smoothness of this sparkling wine also works beautifully with poultry and seafood dishes with light buttery sauces.