Anthonij Rupert L'Ormarins Blanc De Blancs Chardonnay 2021

Anthonij Rupert L'Ormarins Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2021 is an elegant and refined sparkling wine from South Africa, created using the classic méthode cap classique (MCC) – the same production method used for Champagne. The wine comes from the renowned Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek, which is known for its uncompromising quality and sense of finesse.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay , harvested from carefully selected vineyards in Franschhoek and Darling, where the climate and soil provide grape material with high acidity and delicate minerality - perfect for the production of sparkling wine.

Manufacturing

After gentle pressing of whole bunches, the wine is fermented in steel tanks, then undergoes a second fermentation in bottle and is aged on the lees (yeast cells) for a minimum of 36 months . This long maturation period gives complexity, a creamy texture and fine, persistent bubbles.

Fragrance

The nose is clean, fresh and complex , with notes of green apples, lemon, brioche and toasted almonds , accompanied by fine hints of mineral and floral nuances. A light butteriness and note of baked croissant reveal the long yeast contact.

Taste

The palate is elegant and lively , with fresh acidity, creamy mousse and a beautifully balanced structure. Citrus, apple and white flowers meet discreet notes of hazelnut, vanilla and toast. The finish is long, dry and mineral , with an exquisite purity and finesse reminiscent of top-class champagne.

Food match

An excellent accompaniment to oysters, scallops, sushi, shellfish, poultry or light cheeses . It also works brilliantly as an aperitif – fresh, crisp and sophisticated.

Producer

Anthonij Rupert Wyne is one of South Africa's most renowned wine houses, and their L'Ormarins range is dedicated to sparkling wines of international excellence. The name comes from the L'Ormarins estate, founded in the late 17th century by French Huguenots, who brought the wine tradition to the area.

Facts

• Producer: Anthony Rupert Wyne

• Series: L'Ormarin's Méthode Cap Classique

• Region: Franschhoek, South Africa

• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Year: 2021

• Alcohol content: 12%

• Aging: Minimum 36 months on lees

• Method: Traditional bottle fermentation (MCC)

Anthonij Rupert L'Ormarins Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2021 is a sparkling wine of international class – fresh, complex and luxurious, with a clear touch of both terroir and artisanal perfection. It represents the very best in South African sparkling wine production.