Pongrácz Desiderius Brut 2009

It is alluring with a rich complexity and a slight green tint that teems with lively bubbles. Nuances of fresh fruit, almonds and rich buttery bread, delight the senses.

This prestige cuvee is the ultimate pairing with bitter dark chocolate, duck liver parfait, and orange scented delights.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir ]

winery : Pongracz

winemaker : Elunda Basson

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 11.37 % vol rs : 5.1 g/l pH : 3.22 ta : 5.7 g/l

type : Cap_Classique style : Off Dry

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2018 Platter's Wine Guide - 5 stars
2015 Best Museum Class MCC, Amorim MCC Challenge (2003 vintage)
2015 Ranked in top 10: Effervescents du Monde 2015 (2008 vintage)
2015 Best MCC (95.5% rating), South African Wine Index Awards (2003 vintage)
2015 Effervescents du Monde competition - only South African Top 10 contender
2014 Silver, International Wine and Spirit Competition (2008 vintage)2013 International Wine and Spirit Competition - Silver
2013 93 points, Wine Pleasure’s “50 Great Sparkling Wines” (2008 vintage)
2013 Double Gold at Six Nations Wine Challenge (2008 vintage)
2012 Five nations Wine Challenge - Double Gold (SA) 2nd in Class
2012 Veritas Wine Awards - Double Gold Medal
2012 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Silver
2012 International Wine Challenge - Silver Medal
2012 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze
2012 International Wine Review - 90+ Rating
2011 Veritas - Gold Medal
2011 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show- Best Methode Cap Classique

Handcrafted in a uniquely styled fluted bottle that epitomises elegance, quality and nobility, this magnificent Cap Classique encapsulates grace and exceptional character.

in the vineyard : The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were handpicked from three selected vineyard blocks in the Robertson, Stellenbosch and Elgin regions. The vines, growing on south facing slopes, produce wines of exceptional quality.

about the harvest: The Chardonnay (60%) and Pinot Noir (40%) grapes were harvested at 19.3°Balling in January 2009 producing a yield of 9–10 tons/ha. After the grapes were whole bunch pressed, the juice was left to settle overnight at 12°C. The clear juice was racked the next morning and inoculated with Prisse de Mousse yeast. Once the base wine was cold fermented at 13 - 16°C and underwent malolactic fermentation, it was racked to clean stainless steel tanks and matured on the fine lees for four months.

in the cellar : The wine was then bottled for slow secondary fermentation at 15°C, essential for a quality Méthode Cap Classique. The wine was matured for a minimum of 72 months on
the lees before the sediment was removed by the traditional methods of “remuage” and “degorgement”.

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