L'Ormarins Blanc de Blancs 

IN SHORT

📍 Elandskloof 85%, Groenekloof 15% · Chardonnay 100%
Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs
48 months on lees · 15% fermented in French oak

Why we like it

If you love Blanc de Blancs Champagnes, this is one of the Cap Classiques to know. L'Ormarins manages to combine the precision of Chardonnay with the depth that only extended aging on lees can provide. It is a refined, gastronomic sparkling wine capable of evolving magnificently in the glass.

Wine profile

The perlage is very fine and continuous. On the nose, lime peel, green apple, marine notes, and a delicate chalky minerality emerge, followed by hints of candied citrus, freshly baked bread, and biscuit. On the palate, it enters fresh and vibrant, then expands with an elegant creaminess that gives way to a long, savory, and perfectly balanced finish. A sparkling wine that combines tension, finesse, and complexity without ever being heavy.

L'Ormarins' Signature

Here, time is a fundamental ingredient. Only the best Chardonnay is selected for this Blanc de Blancs: a small part ferments in French barriques to add depth, while the wine rests for four years on lees before disgorgement and an additional eight months in bottle before release. An approach that prioritizes elegance, precision, and extraordinary aging potential.

Food pairing

Extraordinary as an aperitif, it is best enjoyed with oysters, caviar, shellfish, fish tartare, sashimi, lobster, seafood carpaccio, and fresh or bloomy-rind cheeses.

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: 8.2 g/l
Total acidity: 9.3 g/l
pH: 3.02