{"title":"Wine from Colmant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/colmant_family-100x200.jpg?v=1773583896\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003eThe Colmant Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr class=\"style3\"\u003eTogether with our 5 children, we made the \"big move\" in 2002 from French-speaking Belgium to Franschhoek. Having owned and run a stone manufacturing business for twelve years in Belgium we felt the time had come to change direction , to attempt something new, to create something that we could enjoy doing now and that would benefit our children in years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst travelling in South Africa we happened upon the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. Here we purchased a 5ha smallholding which was part of the original La Motte farm granted to one of the French Huguenots back in 1694. What better place to establish a property dedicated to the production of fine bubbles? We set about planting new vineyards and constructing a cellar dedicated to the age old method of Champagne production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style3\"\u003eColmant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style13\"\u003eellar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style6\"\u003eOur cellar was erected from scratch in 2005. According to our philosophy of hands-on quality, we designed a cellar that was both modern, small and efficient, which allows us to control the whole production cycle. The cellar has been built in a \"Cape Vernacular\" style which matches the existing homestead and has wrap-around views of the valley and nestles under the majestic Middagkrans peak.\u003cbr\u003eThe tanks room is equipped with 14 stainless steel tanks with capacities from 1000 L to 14000 L, allowing greater flexibility in the handling of the different grape parcels. Our cold room allows us to cool over 8 tons of grapes freshly picked down to 0°C overnight before pressing, giving amazing results in the quality of the juice. The barrels room, built in a rustic brick wall style, is maintained permanently at a cool temperature of 13°C and a perfect level of humidity.\u003cbr\u003e...And probably the most important is the bottle maturation room, with a storage capacity of over 100.000 bottles and where your Cap Classique will quietly and gently mature in the bottle for 2 years or more, in the dark and at a steady temperature of 13 to 14°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur tasting room is casual but classy, with a cosy fire place for winter days and a lovely pergola covered stoep looking up at the Middagkrans Mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style8\"\u003eWe use exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in our production process, more or less in equal \u003cspan lang=\"fr\"\u003ep\u003c\/span\u003eroportions. Each variety has its own personality :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style8\"\u003e              \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e imparts structure and power to the blend and adds depth, complexity, backbone, strength and fullness. It often produces a light, earthy, red fruits aroma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e              Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e brings finesse, life, freshness, elegance. Chardonnay is detected at first in Methode Traditionnelle with its intensity and perfume., with floral and sometimes mineral aromas. Its slow development gives an ideal ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style8\"\u003eThe most crucial part of making a refined bubbly being the blending, it is of the utmost importance for us to select the perfect blending components, each one bringing an extra dimension to the final product. For that reason, we select our grapes from different valleys, according to the specificity of each terroir, ensuring that we have enough components to work with to make a base wine with maximum complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced mainly from the Franschhoek Valley renowned for it’s Chardonnays which offer a perfect balance between full structure and a level of acidity that brings freshness and vivacity... 70% of the Chardonnay is produced on our farm, 3 hectares of vineyards maintained by ourselves under the supervision of viticulturist Paul Wallace. The rest of the Chardonnay is sourced from the limy soils of Robertson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is carefully selected from 5 different farms located in Robertson, Elgin, and Stellenbosch, all areas recognized to be the most suitable places to produce Pinot Noir combining body and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"colmant-brut-rose-nv","title":"Colmant Brut Rose NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely salmon pink . A very delicate nose of strawberry and redcurrant fruit with floral undertones. There is a silky richness on the palate full of red berries balanced with a subtle bready texture. Very accessible. Will also develop nicely over time. Colmant Brut Rose NV is made from 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay This wine spends a minimum of 24 months on the lees at a consistent temperature of 14C before degorgement.15% of the base wine has been barrel fermented. Pinot Noir 75%, Chardonnay 25% (Franschhoek, Robertson and Elgin). 15% of the blend is made of reserve wine from the previous vintages and 15% of the base wine is barrel fermented. This wine spends a minimum of 24 months on the lees at a consistent temperature of 14C before degorgement. Perfect as a summer sundowner. A delicious complement to white meat, strawberry dessert and decadent dark chocolate. Review: The Brut Ros (disgorged March 2018) is a blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay with 15% base wine and 15% reserve wine, with the Pinot Noir macerated on its skins for , matured on the lees for 24 months. Deep salmon in , it has a fine mousse and attractive strawberry and cherry scents on the nose - no shy and retiring ros here. The palate is well balanced with Braeburn apples, hints of strawberry and a touch of tart cherries fanning out toward the creamy-textured, satisfying finish. A sparkling ros thats proud to be pink- Neal Martin- Vinous (August 28th 2018), 91\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colmant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948848214063,"sku":"442867","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/colmant_brut_rose_hq_label.jpg?v=1771484688"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-colmant.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}