This evocative Franschhoek Cellar Brut Royale Brut MCC has beautiful lemon cream and almond biscotti flavours on the nose, backed by refreshing citrus and tropical fruit notes on the palate. The finish is long and moreish with the playfulness of delicate bubbles. R1140 a case from franschhoekcellar.co.za
Fresh rose petals and orange blossom, strawberries and cranberries, nectarines and lemons… this Blaauwklippen Estate Cap Classique Brut pairs brilliantly with all seafood dishes. R1560 a case from blaauwklippen.com
Christiena Trousseau Methode Cap Classique Brut is a combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, two of the grape varieties used in Champagne. The Chardonnay provides the finesse and longevity while Pinot Noir adds body and fruit. This is an elegant and distinguished wine, with upfront red apple, freshly baked biscuits, lime and lemon peel, and small refined bubbles in the glass. R1188 a case from vanloveren.co.za
The award-winning Kruger Family Reserve Marguerite MCC Brut 2019 is an elegant Cap Classique with a light golden hue and fine persistent mousse … a lovely steady stream of small bubbles. All white pear, delectable biscotti, this Cap Classique makes any occasion a memorable celebration. R2100 for a case from stellenview.co.za
The discovery of the late Anthonij Rupert’s packaging notes and mock-ups was the departure point for realising his dream and producing the Cap Classique range on L’Ormarins Estate. After his passing, his brother, Johann, continued the dream, with the L’Ormarins Private Cuvée (R475) which is envisioned as the pinnacle of the range, and is an exceptionally elegant, sophisticated option for grand celebrations.
There are four more that we love … this L’Ormarins Brut Vintage Blanc de Blancs (R245), a Vintage Brut Rosé (R195), a NV Brut Classique (R195) and a NV Brut Classique Rosé (R195). They are described, aptly, as reserved, refined, revered. From lormarinswines.com
