2021 Genevieve Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs Brut, Bot River, South AfricaABOUT THE WINE Crafted entirely from Chardonnay grown in the cool climate slopes of Bot River, this vintage Cap Classique is a testament to terroir focused precision. The grapes are hand harvested and whole bunch pressed, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. A portion undergoes partial malolactic fermentation for balance and texture. After tirage, the wine spends 36 months on the lees, building depth and complexity

one who sees wine as a medium through which a piece of land can speak

stony and pervaded by clear-cut lemon brightness

and ability to reflect both site and vintage

it is fermented like a red wine on the skins

aged in barrel (100% new) for 16 months + 3 months in stainless steel

some up to 15-20 feet from the mother trunk

the family has holdings in Damery

but modern technology within ethical limits as a resource

and a touch of baking spice unfold on a medium-bodied frame

which does not lack the typical and dense tannic texture that gives thickness to the sip

His position at the “northern limit of the South” influences virtually every decision he makes from extracting the delicate flower aromas at the “northern limit” of Carignan (in his Bascule) to choosing Chardonnay (à la fraîche

the Montanets finally split off and founded their own label