Graham Beck Brut Blanc de Blancs

Winemaker Graham Beck on the winery

“Graham Beck founded his winery in Robertson, South Africa, in 1983 with a clear ambition: to craft sparkling wines capable of standing alongside the finest in the world. The limestone-rich soils and significant differences between day and night temperatures proved particularly suited to sparkling wine production. Since 1991, we have been making our Cap Classique using the traditional method, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. Through careful grape selection, precision and ageing on the lees, we pursue elegance and a distinctive house style.”

And on Robertson, South-Africa

“Our Blanc de Blancs is made from 100% Chardonnay, sourced from the oldest and finest vineyard blocks on our Robertson estate. The limestone-rich soils and different Chardonnay clones give the base wine a beautiful combination of freshness, minerality and complexity. We hand-harvest the grapes and gently press the whole bunches. A portion of the base wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels of different sizes, adding depth and a creamy texture. After the second fermentation in bottle, the wine spends an extended period ageing on the lees. The result is an elegant Cap Classique with fresh citrus, green apple, pear and white flowers, complemented by notes of brioche and roasted almonds, leading to a long, refined finish.”