Graham Beck MCC Ultra Brut Vintage 2017

Graham Beck Methode Cap Classique Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Kleur: licht goudgeel.
Geur: levendig, puur, witte bloemen, groene appels, licht mineralig.
Smaak: complex, droog, steenfruit, zest, iets brioche, zeer fijne belletjes
Houdbaar tot: op dronk. Kan eventueel nog drie jaar worden bewaard.
Lekker bij: lichte voorgerechten met vis of gevogelte, als aperitief, bij de brunch en bij elke feestelijke gelegenheid.

Deze Graham Beck Methode Cap Classique Ultra Brut (dosage zero) Vintage 2017 bestaat uit 65% Chardonnay / 35% Pinot Noir.

Wijnmaker Pieter Ferreira heeft er een top Cap Classique van gemaakt

TASTING NOTES:
Ultra Brut is the quintessence of the Graham Beck style. With a viridescent hue, this Cap Classique opens up with a lively bouquet of lemon zest and brioche notes. The rich, complex
palate is perfectly balanced by fresh acidity and an exceptionally refined mousse. Endowed with a deliciously creamy texture and a rewarding finish, this ultradry sparkling wine is ideal to drink now or in the next 5 or 8 years.

Awards:

• Decanter World Wine Award 2017: 90 Silver
• Amorim Cap Classique 2017: Gold and best in class
• Tim Atkin Master of Wine 2017: 93 points

VINEYARD:
The fruit for this Cap Classique was hand-selected and hand-harvested from Chardonnay vineyard blocks grown on the limestone-rich soils on our Robertson Estate. This ensures a low pH and high natural acidity in the young base wine, which is essential for longevity. Yield was between 8-10 ton/ha.

HARVEST DETAILS & VINIFICATION:
The Chardonnay was hand-selected and hand-picked at 19.0 to 20.0 Brix during the third week of January. Grapes were picked into lug boxes and then transferred to fruit bins for transport to the cellar, where the whole bunches were tipped into the presses and underwent a gentle and slow pressing cycle to extract the juice as softly as possible

Alternatief is Belle Rebelle