Koelfontein Blanc De Blancs

This Blanc de Blancs pairs excellently with oysters, hard cheeses, and desserts. Its bright acidity and creamy texture also make it a suitable match for shellfish, appetizers, and as an aperitif.

Sourced from the Koelfontein farm in the Ceres Plateau, the Chardonnay vines grow at an altitude of approximately 700 meters above sea level. The high elevation contributes to the wine's crisp acidity and vibrant fruit character.

Aged for 36 months on the lees, the wine develops rich textures and nuanced flavors, including lemon cream and savoury beurre noisette, leading to a flinty finish.

The wine underwent traditional Méthode Cap Classique fermentation, with 36 months of lees contact. This extended maturation period enhances the wine's complexity and adds depth to its flavor profile.

The 300-year-old Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate in Tulbagh is the historic home of Krone, a collection of Vintage-Only, terroir-driven Cap Classiques. Twee Jonge Gezellen is tucked into the northwest corner of the Tulbagh wine region, home to the fourth oldest town in South Africa, dating back to the early 1700s. Originally, it was one of 14 farms established after 1700 when the then governor of the Cape, Willem van der Stel, motivated for an expansion beyond Cape Town into the Winterberg, Witzenberg and Roodezand area. Twee Jonge Gezellen estate became wine-producing in the 20th century and, in a continuation of the founding pioneer spirit, invented cold fermentation in the 1950s, among other firsts. A devastating earthquake rocked the region in 1969, effectively delaying the introduction of Krone Cap Classique by 20 years. The first Krone Borealis vintage (1987) was released in 1991 to much acclaim; and a new generation of Cap Classique was born.