Bon Courage
Bon Courage is a winery in Robertson, a cool-climate pocket of the Breede River Valley in South Africa's Western Cape. The estate focuses on sparkling wine, channeling the region's mineral soils and diurnal temperature swings into structured, elegant bottlings. The Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve—a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—stands as the flagship, rated 93.7 by Decanter and Wine Advocate. The Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blancs, a pure Chardonnay expression, follows at 93.0, while the Jacques Bruére Cuvée Rosé Brut, also built from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, scores 92.5. These méthode classique wines reflect Robertson's suitability for the traditional sparkling-wine grapes, with the chalky limestone soils imparting the acidity and complexity that define the region's best work.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Advocate