2014 Klein Constantia Méthode Cap Classique Brut

Estate: Klein Constantia

Region: Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 17, 2017

First stop this week in the Western Cape. Just landed in South Africa about two hours before getting to the estate. Was not sure what to expect this visit since last time we just did a quick standing tasting at the bar. Colin was an amazing host giving us a wine safari drive around the vineyards and dams before going down into the facilities and the owners private cellar.

Near the top of the estate Colin popped and poured some of this Brut MCC from the estate. Light greenish yellow with a creamy nose layered with green apples. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) on the palate with a light plus body. Very clean and fresh with some citrus zest, brioche and apples. Medium plus length finish.

Made out of 100% Chardonnay and disgorged two weeks prior to tasting (December 2017). Aged for 29 months on the lees prior to disgorgement.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2020.

Rating:

89 points.

Price Point:

$ - Tasted at the estate, release price is R230.00 or around $19.00.

Klein Constantia, Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa, Méthode Cap Classique, MCC, Brut, White Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Wine, ChardonnayGreg Ballington2014, Méthode Cap Classique, MCC, Klein Constantia, Constantia, 89 Points, $, Brut, Chardonnay, Sparkling Wine, White Sparkling Wine, December 2017, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa, Matthew Day, Estate VisitComment