KapWeine - Grand Cru Set - Sparkling 2

Six Prestige Cuvées, the best of the Cape in one box

This Grand Cru set brings together six of South Africa's most ambitious Méthode Cap Classiques: exclusively vintage wines, each the flagship or limited special edition of its winery. From Robertson to Constantia and Stellenbosch to Tulbagh, from pure Chardonnay to classic blends. Each bottle has spent years on the lees, disgorged and riddled by hand. A set for connoisseurs who want to experience South African sparkling wine at Champagne level, and an extraordinary gift for people who already have everything.

The six bottles in the set

• Graham Beck Cuvée Clive Brut 2017 The flagship: only from the very best free-run juice (Tête de Cuvée), predominantly Chardonnay, over five years on the lees. Multiple award-winning, prestige cuvée in the truest sense. Robertson and Darling.
• Steenberg Lady R Brut 2018 The Grande Cuvée from the historic Constantia Valley. 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, almost five years on the lees. Coppery shimmer, apple blossom, almond, salinity. Platter 5-star wine.
• Tokara Blanc de Blanc Brut 2017 Single-varietal Chardonnay from Simonsberg. Bottle-fermented, long lees aging, mineral, precise and elegant. The sophisticated side of one of Stellenbosch's most innovative estates.
• Babylonstoren Sprankel Brut 2017 Blanc de Blanc from hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from Simonsberg. Traditional bottle fermentation, four years on the lees, almost no dosage. Tropical fruits, green apple, fine minerality, long finish.
• Krone Blanc de Blanc Brut 2020 100% Chardonnay from a special parcel on rocky soils on Saronsberg. Night harvest, natural fermentation in large wooden vats, 36 months bottle fermentation, hand-riddled. Acacia blossom, lime, chalk. Tulbagh.
• Silverthorn The Jewel Box Brut 2018 Inspired by Krug and Bollinger. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, partly barrel-fermented, blended with reserve wine, at least 41 months on the lees. Toasted almonds, marzipan, creamy and opulent. Robertson.

At a glance: 6 bottles of 0.75 l, Méthode Cap Classique, South Africa, all Vintage, dry (Brut). Best served chilled at 6 to 8 degrees.

Vinification

• Graham Beck Cuvée Clive Brut 2017: Predominantly Chardonnay with Pinot Noir. Exclusively Tête de Cuvée from the first, particularly gentle whole-bunch pressing. Primary fermentation and aging in neutral Pièce Champenoise, then blended and fermented in the bottle. At least 60 months on the lees. Robertson and Darling.
• Steenberg Lady R Brut 2018: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. Whole bunch pressing, only free-run juice. Traditional bottle fermentation, almost five years on the lees. Hand-riddled, disgorged. Constantia.
• Tokara Blanc de Blanc Brut 2017: 100% Chardonnay from Simonsberg. Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed. Partially fermented in stainless steel, partially in barrel. Second fermentation in the bottle, long lees aging. Stellenbosch (Simonsberg).
• Babylonstoren Sprankel Brut 2017: Blanc de Blanc, predominantly Chardonnay (approx. 85 to 90%) with a small proportion of Pinot Noir. Hand-picked, traditional bottle fermentation, four years on the lees. Almost no dosage (under 1.5 g/l residual sugar). Simonsberg-Paarl.
• Krone Blanc de Blanc Brut 2020: 100% Chardonnay from a special parcel (sandstone soils with deep clay subsoil). Night harvest, natural fermentation in 2500-liter wooden foudres. Bottle fermentation, 36 months on the lees, entirely hand-riddled in the historic underground cellar. Twee Jonge Gezellen, Tulbagh.
• Silverthorn The Jewel Box Brut 2018: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Hand-picked end of January, whole bunch pressed (max. 550 l/t). Chardonnay partly fermented in stainless steel, partly in old French barriques. Reserve portion of Chardonnay (12 months in barrel) as a blending component. At least 41 months on the lees. Limestone-rich shale soils. Robertson.

Pairs with: Oysters, caviar, sashimi, langoustines, scallops, poached salmon, truffles, aged Comté, festive multi-course menus and special occasions that demand the best.