Bon Courage Cap Classique – a festive trio
Bon Courage Cap Classique – everyday is a celebration
Bon Courage Wine Estate, situated in the Breede River Valley, celebrates their French heritage with the Jacques Bruére Cap Classique range. This range is named for the Bruwer family’s French Huguenot ancestors who hailed from the Loire Valley in central France. With typical French flair, these wines are a 100% hand made according to theméthode traditionnelle.
Each of the three bottle fermented wines in the range has a unique flavour and refreshing pallet, ideal for any Christmas, New Year or Valentine’s celebration.
Cap Classique Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blanc 2009
This 100% Chardonnay is a Brut with a faint lemony scent complimented by a subtle yeastiness and hints of fresh lime and citrus. The palate shows great finesse on the finish with a crisp, rich and creamy complexity.
This beautifully crafted wine was recently announced as National Winner at the SA Terroir Wine Awards and contributed to Bon Courage Estate being named one of the Top 5 Wine Estates.
The Blanc de Blanc 2009 is best served as an aperitif or with oysters and the ideal partner to a seafood platter, sushi or lime-flavoured Thai dishes. It has is available nationally at selected retailers at R140 per bottle.
Cap Classique Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve 2009
This Cap Classique is a 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay Brut with a creamy aroma of peach and hints of citrus. The palate expresses both intensity and delicacy with toasted nutty characters, infused with stone fruits and complimented by rich, creamy biscuit flavours. It has a lingering finish with a lively mousse.
Celebrate each day; serve the Brut Reserve 2009 with oysters, sushi, poached salmon or any other seafood dish at a mere R140.00 a bottle at selected retailers.
Cap Classique Jacques Bruére Cuveé Rosé Brut 2008
The Cap Classique Jacques Bruére Cuveé Rosé Brut 2008 is crafted from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay and has a faint lemon and raspberry scent. The silky richness of the pallet is filled with red berries and balanced with subtle mineral undertones.
Serve this wine with seafood canapés, oysters, salmon, tuna, sushi, Asian dishes, rich cheese or red berry desserts. The Cuveé Rosé Brut is available at R145.00 per bottle at selected retailers nationwide.
The Estate
Bon Courage Estate lies at the heart of the picturesque Robertson valley - often referred to as the valley of wine and roses - and home to some of South Africa’s finest wines. Bon Courage’s laurels not only lie in it’s locally and internationally acclaimed selection of fine wines, but also in the continued premium quality and consistency of it’s wide range brought on by the diverse terroir that characterises the estate. The Estate’s success has also been a major contributing factor in establishing the Robertson Wine Valley as one of the top wine routes in South Africa.
A family affair
The stately Cape Dutch homestead dates back to 1818. The estate has enjoyed the attention and dedication of three generations of the Bruwer family since 1927. It is this team consisting of father, André and his sons, Jacques and Pieter, their family values, dedication and passion that have remained the secret to Bon Courage’s success.
For more information contact Bon Courage at 023 626 4178 or wine@boncourage.co.za
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