Cape Cru - a tasting of unique wines
Fresh
and modestly sweet. Aromatic, expressive nose with primary fruit.
Mouth-filling, very round, ripe apricot with tropical notes and an uplifting,
fresh finish. Delicious
aperitif. Perfect with not too sweet desserts, fruit pastries, Crêpes Suzette.
Available
€20.90
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Clos Uroulat | France | Sud Ouest |
Charles
Hours, now assisted by his daughter Marie, is one of the great vignerons of le
Sud-Ouest. Over the twenty years since he purchased the estate, it has expanded
from just 3.5 hectares to the current 14 hectares. The vineyards are planted predominantly with Petit Manseng, with 35% Gros
Manseng and 5% of the indigenous Petit Courbu making up the balance. The vines
are planted at a density of 4000 plants/ha and are trained high, with yields,
depending on the cuvée, as little as 30 hl/ha in some cases.
Charles has not been shy of new investment, conscious of the need for good
facilities in the production of great wine. He has built a smart new press
house and barrel cellar between 1990 and 1996, and the domaine has been kitted
out with temperature controlled fermentation equipment and a gentle pneumatic press. The cellar sees a 20% turnover in oak each
year.
| Vineyard |
The vineyards, located on the slopes of the hillsides, on which the vines are planted, consist of different types of soil, mainly loam and siliceous clay. Average age of the vines over 25 years. Manual harvest. |
|---|---|
| Vinification |
Immediately after harvest, slowly and gently pressed, followed by natural settling by gravity. Vinification and aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months. |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Oak aging | No |
| Ageing potential | up to 5 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
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