L'Ormarins Brut Classique Rosè

AT A GLANCE

📍 Franschhoek, Elandskloof, Darling & Robertson · Pinot Noir 51%, Chardonnay 49%
Cap Classique Rosé
2-4 years on lees · Traditional Method

Why we like it

This rosé focuses on elegance rather than color intensity. Pinot Noir offers small red fruits and a delicate structure, while Chardonnay keeps the sip taut and vibrant. The long aging on lees adds depth and creaminess, making it perfect for an aperitif or to accompany an entire meal.

Wine profile

The color is a refined coral pink, crossed by a very fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals wild strawberry, cherry and small red fruits, accompanied by lemon zest and light notes of toasted bread and biscuit. On the palate it is fresh, precise and harmonious: the lively citrus acidity supports the fruit and gradually gives way to a pleasant creaminess. The finish is long, elegant and incredibly fresh.

The L'Ormarins signature

Each bottle is born in the cellar exclusively dedicated to the Rupert family's Cap Classique wines. The grapes are harvested at dawn and pressed whole cluster to preserve their freshness and aromatic finesse. After the second fermentation in the bottle according to the Traditional Method, the wine ages for 2 to 4 years on its lees, developing a creamy texture, a refined perlage and the complexity that distinguishes the L'Ormarins style.

Food pairing

Perfect as an aperitif, it magnificently accompanies tuna or salmon tartare, shellfish, sushi, fish carpaccios, poultry, delicate cured meats, fresh cheeses and Mediterranean cuisine.

Serving

Serve at 8-10°C in a tulip glass to enhance its aromas and complexity.

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Technical sheet

Cork: natural cork
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual sugar: 8.4 g/l
Total acidity: 6.9 g/l
pH: 3.25