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PREMIER CUVÉE BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS 2011 Methode Cap Classique, WO Western Cape |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
GRAHAM BECK |
Bright medium light straw colour. Attractive, slightly spicy, tangerine-citrus nose. Dry, nicely structured, medium bodied, flavourful, slightly spicy, ripe lemon-melon-citrus flavours with good effervescence and a long, bright, high acid finish. The recommended 2009 (**/**+) was released on March 15, 2014 at $23.95. TONY ASPLER / 88.5-points - Medium straw colour; minerally-earthy nose of yellow apples; light-bodied, dry, apple and citrus flavours. Has 12.5% alcohol and 9 g/L residual sugar. Has 12.5% alcohol and 9 g/L residual sugar. The recommended 2009 (**/**+) was released on March 15, 2014 at $23.95. |
CSPC |
907568 |
Type |
Sparkling Wine |
Agent |
Vin Glo |
Country |
South Africa |
Region |
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Rating |
**/**+(88.5 points) Dry, Tangy, Effervescent |
LCBO Note |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments! |
This wine won a Silver Medal at the 2016 International Wine Challenge, with the judges praising its 'soft, clean, creamy toasty nose' and 'interesting bergamot note'. TASTING NOTE: The 2011 Brut Blanc de Blancs comes from the best blocks from Robertson includes 50% of the crop fermented in barrel, the idea to give a creamy texture rather than the feeling of oak. Disgorged July 2015, the nose is generous with pear and a touch of frangipane, quite tropical in style for a Blanc de Blancs. The palate is taut on the entry with very good acidity that lends race and tension to this sparkling wine. With plenty of vibrant citrus fruit and orange zest on the finish, this is one of Graham Beck's best recent releases. Drink: 2015-2019. Score - 89 (Neal Martin, robertparker.com, Nov. 2015) |
Price |
$ 23.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - August 20, 2016 |
Cases bought |
219 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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