{"product_id":"graham-beck-brut-blanc-de-blancs-2017-750ml","title":"Graham Beck Brut Blanc De Blancs 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs remains one of our all-time favourites, a darling\u003cbr\u003eamongst our legion of bubbly fans and testimony to the outstanding\u003cbr\u003eCap Classique terroir characteristics of our Robertson estate. Only the\u003cbr\u003ehighest quality juice (tête de cuvée) was selected for fermentation.\u003cbr\u003eVARIETY: Chardonnay 100%\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE: 2019\u003cbr\u003eAREA OF ORIGIN: Robertson, South Africa.\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD:\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for this exceptional Cap Classique were specially selected from\u003cbr\u003eour oldest and very best quality vineyard blocks on our estate in Robertson.\u003cbr\u003eThe soils in which these vineyards grow have a rich natural limestone content\u003cbr\u003ewith high concentrations of calcareous deposits. These fruit parcels represent\u003cbr\u003ea selection of 5 different Chardonnay clones, each contributing a unique aroma\u003cbr\u003eand flavour compound, resulting in the extraordinary complexity and minerality\u003cbr\u003eof the base wines.\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST DETAILS:\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were hand-harvested during the early morning hours from 12-15\u003cbr\u003eJanuary 2019, then transferred to fruit bins and transported immediately to our\u003cbr\u003ecellar. Here the whole bunches were tipped into the presses where they underwent\u003cbr\u003ea gentle, whole-bunch pressing cycle to ensure the juice was extracted as slowly\u003cbr\u003eand softly as possible.\u003cbr\u003eCELLAR TREATMENT:\u003cbr\u003eWhole bunch pressing ensures fractional recovery. The juice was separated into\u003cbr\u003etwo quality fractions, of which only the premium quality juice (cuvée fraction) was\u003cbr\u003eused for our Blanc de Blancs. 50% of the base wine was fermented in old Piece\u003cbr\u003eChampenoise (205L) and 500L French oak barrels, as well as 2000L Foudres. The\u003cbr\u003euse of old or “neutral” oak contributes very little in terms of aromas but imparts\u003cbr\u003ecomplexity and richness on the palate. After 5 months of ageing in the barrels on\u003cbr\u003ethe primary lees, the wine was racked out and blended with the selected stainless\u003cbr\u003esteel-fermented portions. It was then stabilised and clarified after which it was\u003cbr\u003ebottled for the secondary fermentation and maturation in bottle. The wine rested\u003cbr\u003eon the lees in the bottle for 60 months before degorgement.\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003cbr\u003eLuminous greenish yellow colour with persistent, pin-prick small bubbles, forming\u003cbr\u003ea beautiful mousse on the surface of the wine. Abundant aromas of fresh citrus,\u003cbr\u003egreen apples, pear and white flowers exude from the glass. The palate delights\u003cbr\u003ewith delicately balanced fresh citrus, spice, roasted almonds and brioche, while\u003cbr\u003ethe yeasty complexity and layers of textures broadens the palate and leads to a\u003cbr\u003elong, succulent finish.\u003cbr\u003eANALYSIS:\u003cbr\u003eResidual Sugar: 5.6 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.37 % vol\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acid: 7.1 g\/l\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.09\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graham Beck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975725486304,"sku":"104339","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/graham-beck-brut-blanc-de-blancs_1.jpg?v=1663887063","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/graham-beck-brut-blanc-de-blancs-2017-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}