Graham Beck Cuvée Clive 2017

"Complex, elegant and sophisticated, yet powerful in its aromatic profile which speaks of the undoubted quality of Robertson Chardonnay.  Bright, ripe citrus notes are supported by nuances of apricots and green pears.  The palate is alive with millions of pin-prick small bubbles running over the tongue and bursting the flavours of grapefruit and yellow stonefruit.  A piercing acidity allows the flavours to fill the palate and end in a vivid, lingering and mouthwatering finish which begs for more."

The grapes were received in the early morning and whole bunch pressed, with only the cuvée fraction (first 400L per ton) utilized for this wine. The juice settled over 24 hours and then racked directly into neutral piece champenoise barrels for the primary fermentation and maturation for a 3 month period, after which the two portions were blended and bottled. After 60 months of lees ageing in the bottle, the 2014 Cuvée Clive emerged as a showcase of power and elegance seamlessly flowing together.