2019 Graham Beck Cuvée Clive
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2029 |
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The most prestigious and exclusive Cap Classique, the Cuvée Clive, is the pinnacle of his Méthode Champenoise-style wines. This prestigious cuvée embodies Graham Beck's pursuit of the perfect sparkling wine and is the result of meticulous planning and unbridled passion. It is therefore a wonderful reward that the Cuvée Clive has been named Sparkling Wine of the Year in the annual Tim Atkin South African Report (see the Appendix tab with the Tim Atkins report).
The Cuvée Clive is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. These vineyards are located opposite Graham Beck's cellars in Robertson. The grapes were hand-harvested in the second week of January. They were received early in the morning and whole-bunch pressed, with only the cuvée fraction (the first 400L per tonne) being used for this wine. The juice is left to settle for 24 hours and then matured directly in neutral Champenoise casks for primary fermentation and aging for three months, after which the two blocks are blended and bottled. After an impressive 60 months of bottle aging, the 2014 Cuvée Clive emerged as a showcase of power and elegance, seamlessly blended. Approximately 6,000 bottles of this top-quality wine were produced.
The Cuvée Clive is a complex, balanced, powerful, yet elegant Cap Classique that captivates the senses from start to finish. Ripe citrus aromas are supported by nuances of apricot, apple, and toasted almond. The palate begins with aromas of fresh and zesty citrus, developing into richer, fleshy yellow stone fruit and nutty notes. The penetrating acidity, complex texture, and delightfully fine bubbles create a taste experience that leaves you wanting more.
AWARDS
- Platter 2018: 4 1/2 Stars
- International Wine Challenge 2017 (IWC): Commanded winner
- Tim Atkin Master of Wine 2017: 97 Points
- Six Nations Challenge 2017: Gold
- South African National Wine Challenge 2016: Top 100 status/Double Platinum awards
| Packing information | Box |
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| Type of Wine | Rosé |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Robertson |
| Winery | Graham Beck |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 12 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Fris, Krachtig, Licht, Mineraal, Rijk, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Met vrienden, Romantisch, Terras |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2019 Graham Beck Cuvée Clive toont rijpe citrus, abrikoos en appel met aangename geroosterde amandeltonen, een prikkelende zuurgraad en een elegante, complexe mousse die kracht en finesse combineert. Door die frisse zuurgraad en fijne belletjes snijdt hij door rijke of romige smaken van gevogelte en past hij mooi bij frisse salades met citrusvinaigrette, terwijl zijn feestelijke karakter en verfijning hem ideaal maken voor romantische avonden en terrasmomenten. Probeer hem bij langzaam geroosterde kip met citroen en tijm, eend of kipfilet met een lichte room- of champignonsaus, of bij salades met gegrilde perzik of sinaasappel om de fruitige en nootachtige tonen extra te benadrukken. |
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The Wine Advocate
RP 92+
Reviewed by:
Anthony Mueller
Release Price:
$60
Drink Date:
2023 - 2033
Composed of 95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir, the 2018 Cuvee Clive begins with a zesty, fresh, mineral-driven nose with delicate aromas of toasted brioche and almond skin. Light to medium-bodied and with 12% alcohol, the palate offers a food-friendly mouthfeel with succulent acidity, presenting flavors of lemon verbena and nutty peach skin before ending with an acid-driven finish. Just over 13,000 bottles were produced after aging for half a decade on the lees.
Published: Dec 29, 2023
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Graham Beck winery is located in Robertson, South Africa, in the Western Cape province about 175km from Cape Town. In 1983, Graham Beck bought a farm in Robertson with only one goal in mind: to start a top wine house. And it worked! In the meantime, there has been considerable expansion and Graham Beck Wines has 4 wineries in Franschhoek, Robertson and Stellenbosch with a total of almost 400 hectares of vineyards.
Because this winery has access to different areas, it is possible to plant the perfect grape in the right area based on the correct micro-climate & soil combination. As a result, winery Graham Beck creates the perfect conditions for itself, which ensures harvests that can be called fantastic.
This winery works with an eye for detail and you can taste that in the wines. Graham Beck winery is very successful and is now known for its great sparkling wines that are champagne-like but at a much better price.
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De 2019 Graham Beck Cuvée Clive toont rijpe citrus, abrikoos en appel met aangename geroosterde amandeltonen, een prikkelende zuurgraad en een elegante, complexe mousse die kracht en finesse combineert. Door die frisse zuurgraad en fijne belletjes snijdt hij door rijke of romige smaken van gevogelte en past hij mooi bij frisse salades met citrusvinaigrette, terwijl zijn feestelijke karakter en verfijning hem ideaal maken voor romantische avonden en terrasmomenten. Probeer hem bij langzaam geroosterde kip met citroen en tijm, eend of kipfilet met een lichte room- of champignonsaus, of bij salades met gegrilde perzik of sinaasappel om de fruitige en nootachtige tonen extra te benadrukken.
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