Variety: Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé
Country: South Africa
Year: NV
Price: $15
Bottles Finished: 1
Wine review: With its charming silver-pink hue and exuberant character this seriously classy Cap Classique is flirtatious and fun – the quintessential accompaniment to any special occasion, or even just as a special spur of the moment indulgence. An effortlessly smooth blend of the two classic Cap Classique varieties – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced from our farms in Robertson and Stellenbosch. In the cellar meticulous attention to detail included whole bunch pressing, ensuring only the finest quality juice was used for fermentation, while the cultivars were fermented separately. A special enzymatic reaction during transport of the Pinot Noir fruit resulted in the stunning pale silver-pink hue of the wine. The Rosé NV was allowed enough time on the lees to develop subtle yeasty undertones but to burst with berry and cherry flavours. On the nose expect whiffs of raspberries, cherries and a few secondary aromas of minerality. The palate delivers a lively mousse but fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavours enlivened by bright acids. Showing hints of oyster shell and fresh lavender. Flirtatious and fun, yet elegant and structured, it’s perfect for all seasons and settings. The ultimate in food friendly wines.
My review: Wow, fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed this wine and would gladly return to it. Consisting of 59% Pinot Noir and 41% Chardonnay, this Brut Rosé sparkling wine shared the deeper, jammy flavor profiles of red wine and the light, crisp minerality of white wines. On the nose, the wine bursted of raspberries, strawberries, and plum with slight undertones of minerals and stone. On the palate, the wine caressed all corners of the mouth to deliver a refreshing delight of bouncing red berries and an utterance of lavender. I could enjoy this wine anytime!
Rating:
Straight Flush
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