{"product_id":"genevieve-methode-cap-classique-blanc-de-blancs-brut-bot-river-south-africa-2021","title":"Genevieve Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs Brut, Bot River, South Africa 2021","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"527\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eGenevieve is the personal project of Melissa Nelsen, who launched her Cap Classique label in 2008 with a focus on site-expressive, traditionally-made sparkling wines from the Overberg Highlands. Sourcing Chardonnay from the cool-climate Bot River region, Genevieve has earned acclaim as one of South Africa’s finest expressions of méthode traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melissa Nelsen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eFARMING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable (sourced from vineyards practicing environmentally responsible farming)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eVARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eTERROIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay is sourced from the Van der Stel Pass in Bot River, a cool-climate region in the Overberg, where vineyard sites sit between 300–450m elevation. Soils are predominantly shale and clay, contributing structure and minerality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-bunch pressed; primary fermentation in stainless steel using selected yeasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged on the lees for 48 months before disgorgement; dosage of 5.5 g\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine bubbles carry aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and brioche. The palate is surprisingly complex; linear and crisp with subtle autolytic character and richness. Savory with a hint of salinity, it gives a chalky minerality, and a dry, lifted finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oysters, grilled prawns, goat cheese croquettes, or smoked trout pâté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Genevieve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45256128102553,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/GENEVIEVE.png?v=1743208848","url":"https:\/\/decantbottleshop.com\/products\/genevieve-methode-cap-classique-blanc-de-blancs-brut-bot-river-south-africa-2021","provider":"DECANTsf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}