Brut R.D.
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, seared scallops, or roasted poultry dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Spier Brut R.D. is a Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) sparkling wine from the Coastal Region of South Africa. It is typically crafted from a classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The 'R.D.' designation indicates 'Recently Disgorged,' meaning the wine has undergone extended lees aging in the bottle before disgorgement. This traditional method process develops complex autolytic characters, including notes of toasted brioche, roasted nuts, and preserved citrus, supported by a fine mousse and vibrant coastal acidity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1692 along the banks of the Eerste River in Stellenbosch, Spier is one of South Africa's oldest wine farms. Acquired in 1993 by the Enthoven family, the estate has transformed into a benchmark of ecological stewardship, operating under certified organic viticulture and holistic regenerative farming. The vineyards thrive on decomposed granite, Table Mountain sandstone, and alluvial loam, benefiting from cooling maritime breezes off False Bay. Spearheaded by managing director Frans Smit and cellar master Johan Jordaan, the winemaking philosophy balances non-interventionist, terroir-driven cellar practices with precise modern craftsmanship. Renowned for its versatility and focus on classic Cape cultivars, Spier's portfolio is anchored by benchmark whites, notably its acclaimed Chenin Blanc expressions—ranging from the vibrant, fruit-forward Signature Collection to the sophisticated, barrel-fermented 21 Gables and Creative Block bottlings—alongside low-intervention organic cuvées.