Blanc De Blancs

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The Chardonnay grapes were selected from a block on the hill opposite the winery, some 250 metres above sea level. The coolness of the southern slope ensured a firm acidity and the selection was based on the immaculate uniformity of the berries. The grapes were picked at the end of January at 19.5°Balling to avoid overly fruity characteristics.

The wine was matured for a further 24 months on the lees, with the sediment removed by the traditional method of remuage and disgorgement.

The selection of 100% Chardonnay grapes was handpicked early in the morning and brought to the cellar in 18kg crates, which were then whole bunch pressed, settled and cold fermented. 90% was cold fermented in stainless steel tanks and 10% in 4th-fill French oak. The base wine was blended just before secondary fermentation which took place in the cool, controlled climate of the maturation cellar.

The unique location of Durbanville Hills’ cellar a mere 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, offers not only a spectacular view of Table Mountain and Table Bay but also an extraordinary terroir that stabilises temperatures and eliminates extremes of heat and cold. Although the Durbanville area is renowned for its SAUVIGNON BLANC that excels under the cool conditions where it is grown mostly on the cool south-facing slopes, the range of RED WINES also benefit from the warmer valley outskirts and opposing northern slopes.