DEMORGENZON
Chenin Blanc Méthode Cap Classique
| Grapes | Chenin Blanc |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | South Africa |
| District | Stellenbosch |
| Classification | Méthode Cap Classique |
| ABV | 13% |
DeMorgenzon is renowned for producing world class Chenin Blanc. The addition of a bottle fermented Chenin Blanc was a natural choice in displaying the versatility of this cultivar, so ideally suited to our terroir, across all wine styles. Carl van der Merwe, Winemaker and General Manager at DeMorgenzon, comments: “Bottle fermented sparkling wine is a truly artisanal product. Each bottle is a unique expression and a testament to the time and patience invested in creating a beautiful product that is enjoyed in celebratory fashion”. The DeMorgenzon Chenin Blanc Méthode Cap Classique is made in the classic “méthode champenoise” style from Chenin Blanc grapes. Vineyards destined for the Méthode Cap Classique are managed specifically to provide good sun exposure to grapes that are being picked earlier than usual. Cool ripening conditions and deep granite-based soils result in a crisp and textured base wine. The grapes were handpicked and whole bunch pressed; with the juice allowed to settle naturally before natural fermentation. The base wine was aged on the lees for a total of 8 months and in the bottle on second ferment lees for a further 18 months. Final dosage was done with a “late harvest”-style of Chenin Blanc which was fermented and aged in French oak casks. Winemaker's notes (Apr 2015)
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DeMorgenzon
Simon van der Stel, the Dutch Governor, founded Stellenbosch in 1679, and vines have been planted in the Stellenbosch Hills since the early 1700’s. DeMorgenzon, meaning 'the morning sun', is so called because it is the first part of the Stellenboschkloof valley to see the sun due to its high altitude. It was originally a section of one of the oldest farms in South Africa, and today it is run by Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum, who bought the estate in 2003. The Appelbaums aim to produce wines that are a combination of New World-style fruit and Old World-style elegance. They have rather unique way of achieving this, by placing speakers in their vineyard and cellar and playing Baroque music to both their vines and their wines. Wendy previously had a high-flying career in the business world, she was director of Liberty Investors Limited as well as holding several other high-powered positions and being trustee to several South African charities. Hylton had an equally high-flying business career, but then became founder of Classic FM South Africa, this passion for music now extends to the viticulture - the vines are dotted with speakers that play continuous Baroque music to the vines, which they are sure adds and improves plant growth and help - not to mention the souls of the vineyard team!
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