Colmant
Blanc de Blancs
Sparkling Wine from Franschhoek, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Colmant
The first time I set eyes on the mountains of Franschhoek I could never have imagined the future that lay ahead. It was the autumn of 2001 my family and I were looking for a new adventure and we had no doubt that we had found it here in the historic village of Franschhoek. On arrival Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards were planted on the farm however this was just the beginning. The construction of South Africa's first cellar to be solely dedicated to Cap Classique was next. As this was a unique project the cellar is also unique. It was designed with specific attention to detail that allows for the production and maturation of the very best bottle-fermented sparkling wines. On completion of the cellar building in 2005 the farm was ready for its first harvest in 2006. We released our first classic Colmant style bubbly in 2008 and have never looked back. Today we produce Cap Classique wines across six different blends all of which are featured on our Cap Classique collection page.
Description
A delicate light gold colour with a lime-green hue glows amongst a very fine bead of bubbles that shatter into gold fragments at the surface. A floral bouquet with beautiful lime blossom notes, paired with a fresh citrus and green apple scent, followed by toasted bread and brioche aromas induced by the lengthy maturation. The bubbles feel like crystalline pearls on the palate, exploding with zesty flavours that stand out against a rich mineral complexity, exotic wood, and a warm expanse of mature creaminess.
Food Pairing
Pair it beautifully with delicate seafood dishes such as pan fried scallops, oysters or line fish “au beurre blanc”.
