Methode Cap Classique Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, smoked salmon canap s, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the traditional method known in South Africa as M thode Cap Classique, this sparkling wine pays homage to Boschendal's deep French Huguenot roots. The grapes are sourced from cool-climate vineyards across the Western Cape, where maritime breezes and ancient soils foster slow ripening and exceptional natural acidity. Following a gentle whole-bunch pressing, the juice undergoes primary fermentation, followed by blending and a secondary fermentation in the bottle. The wine is matured on its lees for an extended period, a process that imparts a refined mousse, delicate yeasty complexity, and a creamy texture that beautifully balances the vibrant citrus and red berry notes of the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1685 by French Huguenot Jean le Long, Boschendal is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious wine estates, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Steeped in Cape Dutch architectural heritage, the estate champions regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainable vineyard management across diverse soils and microclimates. Renowned for pioneering Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines alongside its celebrated 1685 range, Boschendal excels in crafting crisp Sauvignon Blancs, layered Chardonnays, and elegant, structure-driven reds such as Shiraz and Cabernet blends. Each bottling captures the vibrant terroir and historical depth of the Western Cape with balance, sophistication, and timeless longevity.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 12.5%