Predictably it’s Moët being drunk at Mangaung (see here) but there’s some smart new Cap Classique around for those of us less well connected. Charles Fox Brut 2010: 16.5/20 Approximate retail price: R215 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% … [Read more...]
J.C. Le Roux La Vallée NV
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Also with mild chicken curry, La Vallée NV, the off-dry Cap Classique from The House of J.C. Le Roux, bubbly division of producer-wholesaler Distell. This did not meet with a favourable reaction from those assembled. “Not much better than Grand … [Read more...]
Groote Post The Old Man’s Sparkle Brut NV
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Groote Post The Old Man’s Sparkle Brut NV is a rosé although there is little to indicate this from the packaging. Once in the glass, it shows intense red fruit, an energetic mousse and somewhat tart acidity. Pleasant enough but lacking nuance. … [Read more...]
Suikerbossie Cap Classique Brut 2007
January 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Suikerbossie Cap Classique Brut 2007 is made by Boer & Brit, the “Boer” being Stefan Gerber, great-great grandson of President Paul Krugerand the "Brit” Alex Milner, great-great grandson of Field Marshall John French and wine-maker at Natte … [Read more...]
Laurent-Perrier Brut L-P
July 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
At R458 a bottle from Cape Town boutique wine store Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar, Laurent-Perrier Brut L-P is not the kind of stuff that a self-employed wine writer cracks open all the time. But I’ve been tasting bubbly all week (see previous … [Read more...]
Champagne Mailly Les Échansons 1999
July 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The MCC Technical Seminar was held yesterday at the Graham and Rhona Beck Skills Centre, proceedings culminating in a tutored tasting of Champagne Mailly Grand Cru by chef de cave Hervé Dantan. The Mailly vineyards are situated around the village … [Read more...]
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