Troika Reserve

Pair with succulent slow-roasted pork belly or braised game birds.

Grapes are selected from separate plots; Cabernet Franc 2 hectares, Cabernet Sauvignon 2.4 hectares and Petit Verdot 1 hectare in deep, strong, partially clay soils at an altitude of 380-450 metres above sea level. The vines, between 15 and 26 years, are planted at densities of 3500- 5000 per hectare and trained in the traditional Cordon method.

Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally during 18 months of maturation in 228ℓ French oak barrels, 45% of which are new oak. The batches are blended before bottling to capture the unique aspects of each variety and to enhance the complexity of the wine.

At harvesting grapes undergo both bunch-selection as well as manual sortation of each berry. Grapes are soft-crushed and fermented in a selection of stainless steel, concrete and wood fermenters for 12-22 days on the skins, with frequent pumping of wine over the cap.

Chamonix is a Franschhoek wine estate set against the Mont Rochelle mountain, with vineyards planted to classic French varieties and shaped by cool breezes and stony clay-rich soils. Known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, the estate produces mountain-influenced wines with freshness, structure and clear Franschhoek character.