Originally a fruit farm planted with apples, pears and plums, Furneaux farm was purchased by Charles and Zelda Fox in 2005 after an inter-regional search for Cap Classique-specific terroir. The cellar was built in 2010 with an underground storage capacity of 200,000 bottles. In concordance with advice on clone and site selection from viticulturist Paul Wallace, 6.3ha of land was planted to 10 blocks of vines. These face north-east and south on an elevation between 230m and 300m above sea level. Perold-trellised rows were planted in a north-west to south-east direction primarily to minimise wind damage. The vineyards at Furneaux farm have been planted with the three traditional Champagne varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The wines are blended by Nicolas Follet, a Reims-based Champagne producer.
Charles Fox Reserve Gold
12.5% abv
Vol- 75cl
Pale gold in colour , clear, brilliant with a fine quick consistent mousse. Clean. Medium plus intensity. Honeyed biscuit, yeasty lees lending a touch of fresh dough. Traces of tropical fruits, peach, papaya. The fruits meld with fresh bread aromas, arriving at an alluring introduction.On the palate, dry, clean fresh with a medium plus intensity. The fruit is prominent, topicals follow through but well balanced by a vibrant acidity. Full flavoured middle palate with a dash of residual sugar that lends an attractive weight to the wine. Stone fruit and desert peaches. A generous, long lingering very satisfying finish.
Varietals: Pinot Noir 45% | Pinot Meunier 35% | Chardonnay 20%
RS16.7g/l
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Africa | Chardonnay | Charles Fox | Duty Paid | Elgin | Pinot Meunier | Pinot Noir | South Africa | Sparkling | White | Wine- Reference #:
- 17148
- Strength
- 12.5 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- Yes