Displaying golden hues with fine aromatics of grapefruit, lemon and delicate vanilla and cinnamon spice.
Tasting Notes
This Chardonnay displays a golden hue with fine aromatics of grapefruit, lemon rind and delicate vanilla and cinnamon spice. On the palate, toasted hazelnut nougat with yellow fleshed fruits and persistent acidity are in harmony. An intricate minerality lingers.
In the Cellar
Only free-run juice from gentle, whole bunch pressing was used for this wine. Eleven months of maturation occurred in the primary fermentation vessels; 33% first, 25% second and 19% third fill 300 litre French oak barrels, the remainder in 2500 litre French oak foudres.
harvesting
The grapes were hand-picked towards the end of February and beginning of March 2022 with an average yield of 6.2 ton per hectare.
In the Vineyard
Cultivar: Chardonnay 100% Appellation: Wine of Origin Cape Coast Age of Vines: 12 years Irrigation: Drip irrigation
Maturation
The wine has an ageing potential of 5+ years from vintage.
For elegant but effortless entertaining: a case of 6 x 750ml bottles of Classique 2020 as well as a complimentary bottle of Rupert & Rothschild Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Baron Edmond 2019 in Bespoke Wooden Box
R995.00
Exclusively designed to fit 1 x 750ml bottle of Baron Edmond 2019, this is the ultimate choice for connoisseurs who want to savour the pinnacle of our iconic wine collection.
Classique Magnum 2019 in Gift Box
R450.00
Available in a luxurious gift box, the 1.5L magnum Classique 2019 has the class and character to bring friends and families together as they create unforgettable new memories.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
R135.00
A blend of two Italian olive cultivars – Frantoio and Coratina – with fruit that imparts a pleasant, nutty flavour. Cold extraction lends this premium extra virgin olive oil a clean, fresh finish.
Welcome to the home of Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons. By entering our site – and our world – you acknowledge that you are of legal drinking age and are committed to enjoying our wines responsibly.
This website uses cookies to ensure you have the best possible experience and monitor the performance of the site. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies, for more information read more here