Περιγραφή
In 1997, under the leadership of Dr Anton Rupert and Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons was established. Both men laterrelinquished the reigns to their respective sons; Anthonij Rupert and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild. Following the tragic death of Anthonij Rupert in 2001, his older brother Johann Rupert and sister Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg assumed his position. The brand produces three distinctive wines; a single varietal Chardonnay, Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine named after Baroness Nadine de Rothschild, wife of Edmond de Rothschild. A flagship Bordeaux blend; Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond de Rothschild named after the late Baron Edmond de Rothschild and a classic redblend; Rupert & Rothschild Classique, one of the most widely sold and sought after South African red wines in its category.
BLEND : Chardonnay 100%
ALCOHOL : 14 %
THE VINEYARD
SOIL TYPE : Granite – Red clay
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINE : 15 years
GRAPE VARIETIES : Chardonnay 100%
HARVEST : Hand-picking with an average yield of 8 ton per hectare.
HARVEST PERIOD : From end of February 2021.
THE WINE
WINEMAKING : After whole cluster pressing only the free-run juice was used. 15% was fermented and matured in concrete eggs, 20% in foudres and the remainder in French oak barrels.
AGEING : 300 litre in French oak barrels (1/3 new barrels)
AGEING DURATION : 11 months
PRODUCTION : 40 000 bottles
TASTING COMMENTS
Vibrant light gold and lime hues.
Aromas of of orange blossom, white pear and toasted macadamia.
Meticulously focused, and elegantly silky palate of honeydew melon, crisp brioche and delicately lingering oyster shell nuances.
The wine has an ageing potential of at least 5 years from vintage.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
This wine is highly recommended with Norvegian Salmon, Tonka Bean Velouté and Almond Gremolata, or a parmesan risotto.
The sommelier’s choice : A mild Thai green coconut curry with lime zest and toasted cashews
