Desiderius Pongracz 2015

Handcrafted in a uniquely-styled fluted bottle that epitomises elegance, quality and nobility, this magnificent Cap Classique encapsulates grace and exceptional character. It is alluring with a rich complexity and a slight green tint that teems with lively bubbles. Nuances of fresh fruit, almonds and rich buttery bread, delight the senses. This prestige cuvée is the ultimate pairing with bitter dark chocolate, duck liver parfait and orange scented delights.

The Chardonnay (70%) and Pinot Noir (30%) grapes were harvested at 19.3° Balling in February 2011 producing a yield of 9 – 10 tons/ha. After the grapes were whole bunch pressed, the juice was left to settle overnight at 12°C. The clear juice was racked the next morning and inoculated with Prisse de Mousse yeast. Once the base wine was cold fermented at 13 – 16°C and underwent malolactic fermentation, it was racked to clean stainless steel tanks and matured on the fine lees for four months. The wine was then bottled for slow secondary fermentation at 15°C, essential for a quality Méthode Cap Classique. The wine was matured for a minimum of 60 months on the lees before the sediment was removed by the traditional methods of remuage and dégorgement.