Graham Beck Cuvée Clive, 750 ml

Cuvée Clive represents the pinnacle of our divine artistic inspiration and creative endeavors – the culmination of meticulous planning, concerted effort and unflagging dedication in the pursuit of the perfect bubble. This cuvée is produced only in exceptional vintages from classic varieties, with only the finest quality juice from the first pressing considered for this special edition cuvée. Blend: 80% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir 20%. Vintage: 2003. Cellar: Produced in the Méthode Cape Classique cellar, Robertson. Origin: Chardonnay from our estate in Robertson and Pinot Noir from Firgrove, Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Cellar treatment: Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir whole bunch pressed separately. Only the highest quality juice (tête de cuvée) was settled overnight and then fermented in stainless steel at 16°C, with a small portion of Chardonnay fermented in specific Pièce Champenoise (205 litre) oak barrels. After fermentation the portions were selected to show the minerality, elegance and finesse. It was then bottled for the secondary bottle fermentation with a minimum of 60 months yeast contact before disgorgement. Tasting notes: Exceptionally complex, yet subtle and round with the potential to age, remarkably versatile with food. It has undoubtedly achieved all the fundamental prerequisites that a prestige cuvée should have.