Laborie 1691 Brut

This pale straw-coloured Cap Classique shows a vibrant intensity, yet remains elegant and fine in style. On the nose it shows prominent flavours of apple, lime and nougat with hints of yeastiness and brioche. The palate shows flavours of orange blossom, creaminess, hints of red berries with a fine mousse that lingers - all perfectly integrated for pure enjoyment.

The grapes were hand harvested into bins in the cool of the morning. They were then whole-bunch pressed and only free-run juice was used for the final blend. A selected yeast strain was used for primary fermentation. A 10% portion of the Chardonnay was allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. The wine was blended and bottled, and underwent a secondary fermentation in the bottle. This was followed by bottle maturation of approximately 24 months. Only then was it disgorged, corked and labelled.

This Cap Classique was matured on lees, in bottle, for a minimum of 12 months.

Enjoy this bubbly well chilled and on its own or with delicately flavoured food, particularly seafood dishes and entrées.