With an elegant light golden hue, this MCC with its fine persistent mousse displays aromas of white peach, fresh apple and pear. On the palate, stone fruit flavours are beautifully complimented by hints of citrus and raspberries. Lively acidity and a crisp, dry finish contributes to an elegant Cap Classique.
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2018
South Africa, Western Cape
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Description
With an elegant light golden hue, this MCC with its fine persisitent mousse displays aromas of white peach, fresh apple and pear. On the palate, stone fruit flavours are beautifully complimented by hints of citrus and raspberries. Lively acidity and a crisp, dry finish contibutes to an elegant Cap Classique.
Awards
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Tasting Notes
Certificates
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
brut
{0} g/l residual sugar
{0} g/l acidity
Vinification
All the grapes are handpicked in bins. The whole bunches are gently pressed in pneumatic presses to collect the purest juices named cuvee. After two days of settling the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at about 15-17°C with specially selected yeast strains. To add complexity to the wine a portion of the Chardonnay is fermented in older French Oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation is done to preserve the freshness of the wine.
Maturation
15 to 18 months on the lees.
Food Pairing
The versatile Kaapse Vonkel can be served with scrambled eggs in the morning, sushi for lunch, duck for supper and an almond cake for dessert. Not to mention the obvious match with fresh oysters, or pâtés, and if all else fails, on its own as your companion.
