Private Cuvée - Anthonij Rupert

IN BRIEF

📍 Western Cape · Cap Classique (Chardonnay 85%, Pinot Noir 15%)
Top-tier Méthode Classique
93 months on lees

Why we like it

It is one of South Africa's most prestigious Cap Classiques. Its extremely long ageing on the lees, the selection of only Tête de Cuvée, and the balance between freshness, creaminess, and minerality make it an international-level sparkling wine, capable of competing with many great Champagne cuvées.

Wine Profile

The perlage is very fine and persistent. On the nose, lemon zest, sourdough bread, sea breeze, and delicate iodized notes emerge. The palate is taut and vibrant, with citrus, green apple, mineral nuances, and a refined creaminess derived from the long ageing on the lees. The finish is dry, deep, and extraordinarily elegant.

The Anthonij Rupert signature

Produced at the La Garonne winery in Franschhoek using the traditional method, it is made exclusively from the free-run juice of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. After the second fermentation in the bottle, it rests for 93 months on the lees, followed by another six months under cork after disgorgement: a rare process that defines its complexity and longevity.

Food Pairing

Perfect as an aperitif, with oysters, shellfish, caviar, fish tartare, sushi, carpaccios, and gourmet cuisine.

Serving

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

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Technical Sheet

Cork: cork
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual sugar: 5.6 g/l
Total acidity: 8.3 g/l
pH: 2.99