{"product_id":"rupert-rothschild-classique-2021","title":"Rupert \u0026 Rothschild Classique 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRupert \u0026amp; Rothschild Vignerons is a joint venture between the Rupert family of South Africa and the Rothschild family of France, established in 1997. Their goal is to marry New World terroir with Old World precision and elegance. Outside of their flagship Baron Edmond, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e label represents an approachable Bordeaux-style blend made with consistency in mind. The winery emphasizes vineyard selection, careful winemaking, and a focus on balance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Winemaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eClassique is produced by Rupert \u0026amp; Rothschild’s in-house team. The winemaker (Yvonne Lester, per wine.co.za) oversees the vinification, blending, oak maturation, and finishing protocols to maintain the house’s stylistic signature.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe vineyards contributing to Classique come from the Western Cape, South Africa. The terroir is characterised by Mediterranean climate influences, with warm days and cooling nights, and soils well suited to Bordeaux varietals. In 2021, the grapes were hand-picked from February to March across vine ages from 4 to 32 years.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrapes are gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs to manage extraction. After primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation occurs in tank. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 to 16 months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e before bottling.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eColour: Brilliant red rim with a deep red centre.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAroma: Crushed red berries, cherry tobacco, oak spice, pencil shavings, evolving into black cherry notes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Vibrant red fruit core (cherry, red plum), silky texture, tight but integrated tannins, good balance, and structure hinting at ageing potential.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs well with red meats (beef, lamb), game, mushroom dishes, and richer stews. Also good with medium to hard cheeses and tomato-based sauces. The wine’s structure and fruit make it versatile.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16-18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a Bordeaux style red wine glass. Decanting 20-30 minutes can help the wine open up, especially if the bottle has been aged or is tightly wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine has potential for ageing over \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 to 20 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, assuming good cellar conditions (cool, stable, moderate humidity, dark). Over time, secondary and tertiary notes (earth, cedar, dried fruit) may emerge.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFrom Waddesdon Wine’s listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMerlot 41 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 39 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCabernet Franc 11 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePetit Verdot 8 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMalbec 1 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine.co.za gives a slightly different breakdown: Merlot 40 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 35 %, Cabernet Franc 13 %, Petit Verdot 11 %, Malbec 1 %.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e13.5 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922273583318,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Rupert_RothschildClassique.png?v=1773668076","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/rupert-rothschild-classique-2021","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}