Vergelegen MMV Brut Cap Classique 2019
Vergelegen MMV Brut Cap Classique
Region: Stellenbosch, Costal Region, South Africa
Vintage: 2019
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Chardonnay
ABV: 12.5%
A delicate, fine mousse with hints of brioche, citrus, spice and baked apples. Long, lingering and refreshing on the palate. Perfect for all celebrations.
The grapes were whole bunch pressed, ran off into 4th fill 228 L white wine barrels for the primary fermentation. The base wine was bottled for the 2nd fermentation. Matured for 45 months on the lees.
Since 1700, Vergelegen (meaning “situated far away”) has been a historic estate in Somerset West, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Extending over 3000 hectares, from the banks of the Lourens River to the rock faces of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, Vergelegen is one of South’s Africa’s most prominent wineries. This is reflected by the fact its wines have earned more than 200 local and international awards since 1999 including the coveted Château Pichon Longueville.
https://vergelegen.co.za