New light-hearted La Fleurette Rosé from J.C. Le Roux
FACT SHEET The House of J.C. Le Roux J.C. Le Roux, the first cellar devoted solely to the production of sparkling wine in South Africa, is located in the heart of the picturesque Devon Valley on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. The cellar is the country’s leading sparkling wine producer and is recognised for its passion, craftsmanship and expertise, making fun loving bubblies and fine vintage Cap Classiques to suit every palate.
The vineyards The grapes were sourced from selected vineyards in the Western Cape planted at altitudes ranging from 50 to 300 metres above sea level to impart complexity to the wine. Pest and disease control was implemented according to South African subjective IPW standards. Most of the vines received supplementary irrigation while some were grown under dryland conditions. All the vines were trellised and grafted on Phylloxera resistant rootstocks.
The winemaking This sparkling wine is made of a blend of carefully selected white and red grape varietals. It consists of 60% Sauvignon blanc, 15% White Muscadel, 20% Pinotage, and 5% Shiraz. The grapes were harvested by hand at 21,5° - 23,7° Balling and placed in small baskets to prevent bruising. The colour was extracted from the skins during the first 24 hours in the cellar. After fermentation for 7 days, the juice was kept cold until bottling, where the sparkle is created by impregnating the wine with CO².
Winemaker’s comments: Elunda Basson This is a lively, salmon pink sparkling wine that entices all the senses. It reveals a delightful melange of sweet, fruity flavours with hints of strawberry, plum and tropical fruit. This exuberant bubbly perfectly balances freshness and sweetness with its playful palate of strawberry and sensual plum flavours followed by the richness of Muscat. It is pure femininity in a bottle and is sure to uplift your spirit.
