Maxime Trijol Cognac VSOP Classic 40% AbvRooted in a history that traces back to the mid 1800s, Maxime Trijol Cognac stands as a guardian of tradition. Not only does it craft Eaux de Vie from its own vineyards, but it also sources wine from other producers, ensuring a rich and diverse distillation. Across five generations, the Trijol family has faithfully preserved the time honoured methods of cognac production. Today, their watchful eyes oversee every stage of this meticulous process. By

this Orange wine offers everything you would expect from the style

which are lavished with unbelievable care to create the truest expression of the Swartland vineyards they originate from

expressive wine that strikes a perfect harmony between ripe fruit and firm structure

The name "CL" playfully references the Stellenbosch number plate prefix and degrees Celsius

clean and refreshing finish

vines and terroir reign supreme

Unlike many Californian Chardonnays

seamlessly expressed in all their wines

Ruby red with violet reflections

Manual labour is prioritized

Immediately after harvesting the grapes are taken to a pre-cold maceration for 4 or 5 days at a temperature of 8-10°C

This wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats before it is aged for four months in French oak barrels