Paul Renè Brut Cap Classique 2021 750ml

Paul René is a family run business – started by winemaker Henk and his wife Monica van Niekerk. They love the philosophy and lifestyle of bubbly – the art of celebration – and so focus exclusively on Cap Classique.

For the Brut Cap Classique, 100% Chardonnay grapes were handpicked in Robertson in the early morning from the rich limestone soil vineyards. Crate by crate the whole bunches were passed into the press with a very low recovery rate of only 420 litres per ton. Fermentation took place in a stainless steel tank at 14 degrees Celsius. Secondary fermentation occurred in the bottle and the wine spent a minimum of 44 months on the lees after which it was manually riddled and degorged. Total production of 12200 bottles(750ml).

The result is a bubbly that is rich with citrus blossom and nougat flavour. Adding to its crystalline citrus quality, are lemon curd and orange notes. The bright limestone
acidity holds this svelte wine taut and fresh with some bready and creamy notes on the finish.

Technical Analysis
Vintage: 2021
Residual Sugar: 6.86 g/l
Total Acid: 6.9 g/l
pH: 2.94
Alcohol: 12.23%

90pts | Tim Atkin MW