Kaapse Vonkel Brut

All grapes are carefully handpicked and placed into bins. These whole bunches are then gently pressed in pneumatic presses, extracting the purest juices known as the cuvée. Following an overnight settling period, the juice undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of approximately 15-17°C, using specially selected yeast strains. To enhance the wine's complexity, a portion of the Chardonnay is fermented in older French Oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is intentionally avoided to preserve the wine's freshness. Expert blending precedes the bottling process.

The Stellenbosch region enjoyed an exceptional winter, characterised by a steady accumulation of cold temperatures spanning from the end of May to the end of August. While the early spring was notably cool and dry, the growing season gradually became wetter and cooler. The arrival of extraordinary summer rainfall resulted in the growth of lush canopies and rapid growth rates in the vineyards. However, the prevailing cool and wet conditions were abruptly interrupted by heatwaves in January. Nevertheless, this unexpected turn of events contributed significantly to establishing an excellent foundation for the 2022 vintage, fostering impressive flavour development and sugar concentrations, resulting in Cap Classique showcasing elegance and finesse.

Subsequently, after undergoing fermentation in the bottle, the wine ages on the lees for a minimum of 20 months before disgorgement.