COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bon Courage Wine Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jacques Bruère Vintage Cap Classique Brut Reserve 2013 is a Méthode Cap Classique from Bon Courage Wine Estate in South Africa's Robertson region. The wine is named to honor the Bruwer family's French Huguenot ancestors. Bon Courage is a family-run estate with a history dating back to 1927. This particular vintage is distinguished by its exceptionally long lees aging period of over 95 months, contributing to its complex character and premium positioning within the Cap Classique category.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after French Huguenot ancestors.
Fact 02
Handmade from start to finish.
Fact 03
Over 7 years of lees aging in bottle.
Fact 04
A South African sparkling wine made in the traditional method.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This wine is crafted using the traditional Méthode Cap Classique, involving secondary fermentation in the bottle. The blend consists of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. A portion of the Chardonnay may undergo barrel fermentation. Following bottling, the wine undergoes an exceptionally long maturation period on its lees, lasting 95 to 96 months for the 2013 vintage. This extended aging is a defining characteristic, contributing significantly to the wine's complexity, texture, and aromatic profile before disgorgement and final release.
