2017 Hazendal, Artist Series, Cap Classique
Western Cape,South Africa,
£350.00
Bottle size: 75cl,
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Immediately attractive with a punchy label designed by South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga, the first in the Stel- lenbosch estate’s ‘limited-edition artist series’. The vi- brant packaging hints to the bottle’s energetic contents. An intense, charged nose of lemon blossom, lime, cara- melised ginger spooling into butter and biscuits from seven years on the lees. From chardonnay, and 38% pinot noir, the latter adding brushstrokes of red apple, plum skin to the aromatic tones. The palate is fresh, focused and beautifully dry; disgorged in 2024 with zero dosage, the long-lees ageing imbues all the necessary richness, as well as shapes a fine, well-integrated bubble. Tapering to a bone-dry, precise finish, a rush of clementine, citrus fruit resonates in its echo. Fresh, with plenty more tertiary de- velopment to come this will age gracefully for a number of years.
Description
In a limited-edition of only 1500 bottles worldwide, the label was created for the Hazendal Prestige Brut Cap Classique of the 2017 harvest. The wine is an elegant blend of 62% chardonnay and 38% pinot noir made from the estate’s grapes, held for seven years on the lees and degorged with zero dosage in 2024.
Set within a hand-crafted African pine chest and accompanied by a curatorial booklet, The Artist Series | Limited Edition bottle is a nuanced harmonisation between important art and exceptional wine. A leading voice in South African wine writing, Malu Lambert notes that “the vibrant packaging hints to the bottle’s energetic contents” and gave the Cap Classique a splendid 94/100 score, with international critics echoing the review.
Producer Profile
With a focus on minimal intervention, the wines from
Hazendal Wine Estate showcase the unique expression of the terroir of the
Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch, producing exceptional wines.
Each vintage is unique and studied for its individual
qualities and impact on the vines. Grapes are hand-harvested and the wines are
crafted to accurately showcase the terroir in which they are grown. The purity
of fruit is highlighted whilst preserving the integrity of the wine.
Under the expertise of cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer,
Hazendal is embarking on a new approach to viticulture committed to
biodiversity, habitat restoration and regeneration. The Estate is transitioning
from conventional farming practices towards organic viticulture with the
objective of achieving certified organic status by 2030. 2026 marks the
planting of 2.8 hectares of a White Field Blend comprising 13 varieties.
