Rupert & Rothschild Classique

TASTING NOTES
Rupert & Rothschild Classique has alluring aromas are lead with a vibrant floral expression, followed by generous black cherries, plum, and blackcurrant. The use of oak is subtle and supportive, lifting the aromatic profile with oak spice and graphite notes. Balanced palate with poised acidity providing a rich and silky mouth feel.
MATURATION
Aged separately in a combination of 225L and 300L French oak barrels for 16 months before blending.
IN THE CELLAR
Fermented in stainless steel tanks. Pump overs of the skins occurred three times a day to ensure a soft and delicate extraction of colour and tannins. Selective post-fermentation skin contact was applied and the wine was drawn off for malolactic fermentation in cement tanks before maturation.
HARVESTING
The Grapes were hand-picked from mid-February to mid-March 2020. Adequate rainfall during the growing season and moderate conditions during ripening ensured healthy vines and allowed even ripening.
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
Total Acidity: 6 g/l
pH: 3.56
IN THE VINEYARD
This elegant wine will pair well with a beetroot buckwheat risotto, roasted beets, goats cheese and kalamata olives.