Methode Ancestrale Chardonnay/ Pinot Noir 2022
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Description
A WELL-BALANCED, REFRESHING WINE WITH AROMATIC HINTS OF CITRUS AND STRAWBERRY FLAVOURS AND SOFT REFINED BUBBLES ON THE PALATE. A BLEND OF CHARDONNAY, FOR FINESSE AND AGEING ABILITY, AND PINOT NOIR, FOR BODY AND FRUIT. ITS RIPE, FRUITY NOSE AND SUCCULENT DRY FINISH ON THE PALATE MAKES IT PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION. 70 / 30 BLEND
Awards
89 pts Tim Atkin
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Certifications
Alcohol
11.0%
Analytical data
extra brut
Vineyard
Pét-nat – pronounced „pet-naa“ – is short for Pétillant Naturel - Methode Ancestrale, which in English simply means „naturally bubbling“ Regardless of whether white, red or rosé, the wines are often cloudy thanks to unfiltered bottling. Pét-nats,are usually crowned with a modest crown cork – similar to a bottle of beer or cider.
1.Traditional sparkling wine method 2.Simple bottle fermentation with natural yeasts, without adding sugar 3.Fine carbonic acid, often cloudy appearance 4.Natural production in small quantities 5.Unusual, funky aromas 6.Moderate alcohol content of 9-13%