Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc 2018
Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc 2018
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Klein Constantia — Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc 2018
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Weingut Klein Constantia
The Winery Klein Constantia is located in the Constantia region near Cape Town and was founded in 1685, making it one of the oldest wineries in South Africa. It is especially known for the legendary sweet wine Vin de Constance, which is made from Muscat de Frontignan and was popular among European royal families in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Winery is committed to environmental protection and cooperates with the World Wildlife Fund to protect the local nature.
Tasting notes
The Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc from Winery Klein Constantia is a sparkling wine with powerful presence, both on the nose and on the palate. A great wine with appealing aromas of green apple, brioche and stone fruits on the nose.
On the palate notes of citrus fruits and ripe tropical fruits appear. The Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc from Klein Constantia is perfectly balanced and convinces with a soft, slightly elegant character.
This is mainly due to fermentation in French barrique and adds a lovely complexity to this Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc from Klein Constantia.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.