Silverthorn The Jewel Box MCC Brut

Produzent Silverthorn Wines

Bewertungen 90 Robert Parker 96 Tim Atkin 96 Tim Atkin 5 Platters 4.5 Platters 95 Decanter 94 Decanter

Geschacksnoten Mature & complex, Elegant

Vinifikation Jewel Box is inspired by our ethos of African synergy, combining old European heritage and knowledge with our modern African environment and culture. The sheer majesty of the stars looking down on countless southern African camping expeditions has left a wonderful, indelible memory. To stand in an almost trance-like state and watch the regular bursts of shooting stars, the unending traffic of satellites and the slow shifting of the constellations over time is truly incredible. To complete our trio, the goal with the Jewel Box was to craft an MCC with an emphasis on richness, opulence, and complexity. The inspiration for this style was to be two of my all-time favourite Champagnes, namely Krug and Bollinger. Grapes were hand-harvested and gently whole bunch pressed, extracting a maximum of only 550 litres per ton. Fermentation of the Chardonnay was split between stainless steel and old French oak barrels, whilst the Pinot Noir was fermented only in stainless steel barrels. This creates the foundation for complex building blocks essential for the final assemblage. Another technique, to use a reserve portion of Chardonnay, which spent 12 months in old French barrels, also adds a very interesting blending component. The final blend consists of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. The wine spends a minimum of 48 months on the lees to develop optimal complexity.

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