Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique

Shellfish, Appetizers and snacks, Aperitif

A Chardonnay vineyard was planted on Waterford Estate specifically to be used to make a Cap Classique. Winter was cut a little short with temperatures rising quickly in August, creating a longer-than-usual growing season. Near-perfect conditions, windless, warm and dry, were experienced during flowering and early stages of vine growth. Moderate to cool conditions during ripening resulted in wines with expressive aromatics and flavours, as well as wines very classical in style.

95% Stainless Steel and 5% in old 300L French oak barrels

Waterford Estate is situated in the Blaauwklippen Valley on the rolling slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in the well-known Stellenbosch region. Waterford Estate prides themselves in making Fine Wine from carefully selected grapes. Winemaker, Mark Le Roux and viticulturist, David van Schalkwyk both believe a Fine Wine displays the character of its cultivar and a true sense of place. A Fine Wine should reflect the length on the palate, has a complexity of flavours, internal harmony between aromatics and the palate, and balance between its essential components.