Producer | Graham Beck |
Country | South Africa |
Varietal | Champagne |
Sku | 10090028 |
Size | 750ml |
The wine is characterised by light, yeasty aromas, a rich and creamy complexity, with the fine mousse giving it freshness and finesse.
From Madiba magic to Obama mania - Graham Beck Brut has been the bubbly to beat! It was the celebratory drink of choice both at Nelson Mandela's inauguration and Barack Obama's presidential win.
Light yeasty aromas, limey fresh fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives freshness and finesse.
Pale copper-tinged gold. Tangerine, spicy oak and a hint of exotic fruits on the nose. Fruity and harmonious, with a yeasty complexity adding depth to the fairly dense, harmonious middle palate. Comes across as sweeter and fuller than the Blanc de Blancs, but finishes dry and crisp, with a bit more length. No shortage of flavor here.
The current offering of the NV Brut is a blend of 51% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot Noir. The nose is correct but lacks the layers that others in the range. There is a spiciness to the wine that must be from the Pinot. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh and clean on the palate, with classic green apple and lemon expressions with subtle hints of a leesy nuttiness. It has a somewhat complex mouthfeel that will please a crowd. This spent 15 to 18 months on the lees before being disgorged. Just over a quarter of a million bottles were made.
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