Graham Beck
Vintage Blanc de Blanc 'Methode Cap Classique'
Vintage Blanc de Blanc 'Methode Cap Classique'
- 100% Chardonnay
- Sourced a specific Chardonnay clonal block on the Roberston Estate
- Limestone soils
- Hand harvested
- Tipped into presses and underwent a gentle and slow pressing cycle for gentle extraction
- Only the cuvee juice was used with 50% fermented in Piece Champenoise 205L barrels, 7% new
- After fermentation, the wine was aged for 5 months and then selectively blended with other best parcels that were fermented in stainless steel
- The final blended wine was then bottled
- 48 months on the lees prior to disgorgement
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Robertson
Appellation:
Robertson
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-GRA-11-19 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2025-01-17
"Established in the mid-1980s, Graham Beck focuses solely these days on Cap Classique (traditional-method sparkling) wines. This 100% Chardonnay vintage bubbly was half barrel-fermented and aged for four years on lees in bottle before disgorgement. It offers a creamy brioche depth, lively acidity and a purity of apple, pear and lemon citrus fruit. Enjoyable drinking now, but this will also develop nicely over the next decade. "
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2025-10-02
"The 2019 Blanc de Blancs sees five months ageing on the primary lees, with 60 months on the lees before disgorgement in March 2025. It has a vibrant and fresh bouquet, with crisp green apple and Conference pear, gaining intensity as it opens in the glass. The palate is well balanced, with a slightly creamy textured opening, but the acidity (again) maintains tension and there is an unexpected but welcome touch of spice on the finish. Very fine."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16
Date
2024-10-23