Pieter Ferreira Blanc de Blancs CC 2016 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes selected from various vineyard blocks in the famous Robertson wine region, some 160km east of Cape Town.
Here the region’s unique soils of weathered shale rich limestone deposits have ensured Robertson’s status as South Africa’s leading region for the growing of Cap Classique grapes. Grapes are hand-picked whereafter each bunch undergoes a thorough selection process ensuring only the finest and healthiest fruit. Whole-bunch press separates the cuvée from the taille, with only the pure, unblemished cuvée portion used to further the process. After settling, most of the clear juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion set aside to undergo fermentation in traditional French oak barrels from Tonnellerie Artisanale de Champagne (Pièce Champenoise). The various individual parcels are then selected through a rigorous tasting process to choose individual sections for the Blanc de Blancs. After the initial fermentation, the wine is prepared for secondary fermentation in the bottle. Here the wine is allowed to live on the lees for six years, drawing structure, palate-weight and, of course, creating the millions of magical bubbles. The sediment is removed through the traditional process of remuage and dégorgement, after which the bottles are corked and laid down for six months cork maturation. Bottled at 12%. (Bottle size 750ml)
Nose: Inviting aromas of orange blossom and lime accentuated beautifully with whiffs of brioche buns.
Palate: Tantalising notes of orange marmalade and lemon peel greet you on entry. Well balanced creamy texture.
Finish: Soft perlage with refreshing acidity and minerality.