Méthode Cap Classique Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2022 - Simonsig

Wine of Origin South Africa, Stellenbosch.

The Stellenbosch region experienced an excellent winter; a steady cold from late May to late August. While the early spring was particularly cool and dry, the growing season became progressively wetter and cooler.
The exceptional summer rainfall resulted in lush canopies with excellent growths. The cool and humid conditions were suddenly interrupted by heat spikes in January. Nonetheless, all this contributed to an excellent base for the 2022 vintage, with excellent sugar concentrations. An excellent vintage of Cap Classique showing elegance and finesse.

All grapes are harvested by hand. Whole clusters are gently pressed in pneumatic presses to collect the purest juice, called cuvée.
After overnight decanting, the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at about 15-17°C with specially selected yeast strains. To add complexity to the wine, a portion of Chardonnay is fermented in old French oak barrels.
Malolactic fermentation is not carried out to preserve the wine's freshness.
The wine is expertly blended before bottling. After bottle fermentation, the wine is aged on the lees for at least 20 months before disgorgement.

Jancis Robinson: 16,5/20;
Gilbert & Gaillard: 89/100;
Tim Atkin: 87/100;
Robert Parker: 89/100;
James Suckling: 90/100.