"Based on the 2008 vintage, the Non-Vintage Brut Rose is a blend of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay with 10% of the latter fermented in French oak and aged on the lees for 24 months. Disgorged June 2010, it has a lucid deep salmon hue with a vibrant mousse. The nose is straightforward with touches of red cherry, cucumber and tomato leaf, whilst the palate has a ripe sweet entry, full and rounded in the mouth with a slightly short but fresh and lively finish. 87 points" - Neal Martin, eRobertParker.com Aug 2011
There are many alternatives to Champagne, and South Africa is no exception with some fine “Method Cap Classique.” Jean-Philippe Colmant hired winemaker Nicolas Follet to create a small range of impressive sparkling wines; they eschew malolactic fermentation and practice extended lees aging.
