2010 Alexandra de la Marque Krone, Méthode Cap Classique, M Krone

2010 Alexandra de la Marque Krone, Méthode Cap Classique, M Krone

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Foxwood Vineyards

Foxwood Vineyards

Twelfth generation South African winemaker, Matthew Krone, set up Foxwood Vineyards in partnership with Pieter de Vos and Jan Groenewald. This resurrected an old business alliance as Matthew’s great-grandfather and Pieter’s grandfather were also partners in the successful company, DeVosKrone&Co, in 1923. They had decided that it was once again time for the two families to join forces and ‘bring a little bit of history back to life’.

Matthew learnt his craft under the tutelage of his late grandfather and father, both lauded forerunners in the South African wine industry, pioneering practices and techniques that influenced winemaking not only in their own country, but also further afield. Their passion and integrity are key to the philosophy by which he operates today.

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Champagne blend

Champagne blend

Which grapes are included in the blend, and their proportion, is one of the key factors determining the style of most Champagnes. Three grapes are used - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.

26% of vineyards in Champagne are planted with Chardonnay and it performs best on the Côtes des Blancs and on the chalk slopes south of Epernay. It is relatively simple to grow, although it buds early and thus is susceptible to spring frosts. It produces lighter, fresher wines than those from Burgundy and gives finesse, fruit and elegance to the final blend. It is the sole grape in Blancs de Blancs, which are some of the richest long-lived Champagnes produced.

Pinot Noir accounts for nearly 40% of the plantings in Champagne and lies at the heart of most blends - it gives Champagne its body, structure, strength and grip. It is planted across Champagne and particularly so in the southern Aube district.

The final component is Pinot Meunier and this constitutes nearly 35% of the plantings. Its durability and resistance to spring frosts make the Marne Valley, a notorious frost pocket, its natural home. It ripens well in poor years and produces a soft, fruity style of wine that is ideal for blending with the more assertive flavours of Pinot Noir. Producers allege that Pinot Meunier lacks ageing potential, but this does not deter Krug from including around 15% of it in their final blends.


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