BOSCHENDAL GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT CAP CLASSIQUE 2014

Description

Fresh green apple and hints of citrus supported by discreet almond biscotti and brioche typical to classic bottle fermented sparkling wine style. Extended lees contact gives a full and creamy mouthfeel with elegant minerality, good balance and a seamless finish

Awards

93 pts Decanter Points

92 pts Tim Atkin

Certificates

Vinification

The juice was cold settled for 48 hours. The clear juice was racked from the lees and fermented at 16°C. With fermentation complete, the tank was filled and left on the primary lees up until blending. The premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay base wines were then selected to become part of this harmonious blend. The final base wine was then stabilised and filtered. The sugar level of the wine was adjusted to 24 g/l followed by the addition of the liqueur de tirage—part of the wine blend that contains the yeast—activating the second fermentation in the bottle and the magic behind the MCC bubble. This resulted in the very fine mousse that our Méthode Cap Classique is so well known for. The wine then matured on the lees for at least 36 months before it was disgorged

Food Pairing

Enjoy chilled at any time of the day with good friends and good quality smoked salmon. Also excellent with a cream cheese and chive breakfast.