Jacques Bruere Cap Classique Brut Reserve 2012

Robertson, South Africa

Named after the Bruwer French Huguenot lineage, originally spelt Brueres, a family who hailed from the Loire Valley.

Hand-made from beginning to end, in accordance with the traditional ‘Champagne’ method.  The wine was left on its lees for 8 months during the first fermentation, providing body.  10% of the Chardonnay grape component was barrel fermented, which again adds to the complexity.   A further maturation post secondary fermentation in bottle was for about 60 months, before releasing onto the market.

Hints of citrus and peach, coupled with a creamy air, this is both intense and elegant in one.