Vineyard Collection Asara Cap Classique 2019

Harvest is done in three different stages. All of these take place in the cool early morning. The grapes are cooled overnight to 5° C, and whole bunches are sorted the next morning and then gently pressed.

Only the finest juice fraction is used for the primary fermentation. With bottling, more yeast and sugar are added to start the important second fermentation. During this process CO² is formed and stays in suspension to produce the exquisite fine bubbles. The wine is matured in contact with the lees for just over 12 months, enough time to add complexity and texture while retaining a crisp lightness

Made in the traditional French method by having the second fermentation completed in the bottle, fine bubbles are formed which is required for the Asara Cap Classique. A fragrant nose of green apple, hints of orange peel and roasted almonds. The palate offers a fresh, citrusy mouthfeel with lingering taste of shortbread on the finish.

An elegant and crisp mousse enhances the freshness of this wine.

POULTRY
Roast chicken with a lemon and herb butter

 

FISH/SEAFOOD
Fresh oysters or seared scallops

 

VEGETARIAN
Wild mushroom risotto or asparagus with hollandaise

Bottle: 750ml
Colour: White
Cultivar: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2019
Range: Vineyard Collection
Style: Cap Classique

 

ANALYSIS

Alc.: 12.0%    RS: 7.2 g/l    TA: 9.4 g/l    pH: 3.11

2023 Gilbert & Gaillard – Double Gold

Our 16-year-old Chardonnay vineyards are established on west-facing slopes with well-drained, decomposed granite soils. These soils, combined with the cooler afternoon shade provided by the aspect, promote slow, even ripening and optimal canopy balance, allowing the berries to reach phenolic ripeness.

 

This results in fruit with naturally high acidity and a low pH, both critical for producing a stable and age-worthy MCC base wine. The Chardonnay consistently achieves the target 18.5˚ Balling at harvest, yielding a base wine that showcases precise minerality, freshness, and fine structure, ideal for the development of elegant Méthode Cap Classique