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2018 Laborie Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs
Regular price £16.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Made using the traditional champagne method, the fresh and youthful MCC is often awarded Gold.
Tasting Notes
Nose
This complex and indulgent MCC shows rich secondary aromas with orange blossom and lemon zest on the nose.
Palate
On the palate there are hints of lime, accompanied by aromas of toasted bread and macadamias. The mousse is fine, elegant and ensures a rich, creamy and textured palate with an explosive acidity and lasting, elegant finish.
In the Cellar
The grapes were whole bunch pressed and only free run juice was used for the final blend. A Selected yeast was used for primary fermentation. A 20% portion of the Chardonnay was allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. The wine was blended, bottled and underwent a secondary fermentation in the bottle. This was followed by bottle maturation of approximately 36 months. Only then it was disgorged, corked and labelled.
Awards
- No. 3 slot in Decanter’s top 100 wines of the year for 2023
- 2021 Veritas Awards - Gold
- 2020 Veritas Awards - Gold
- 2019 Amorim Cap Classique Challenge - Gold
Specifications
| Year | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | South Africa |
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| Residual Sugar | 7.3 g/l |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.2 units |
| Type | Fizz |
| Cellaring Potential | The wine can be cellared for 5 - 7 years from vintage. |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | Enjoy this bubbly well chilled and on its own, or with oysters, sushi and other delicate seafood dishes. |
| Origin | Western Cape |
