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It was apt that while I visited Franschhoek a week ago, for the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, that I popped in at Le Coin Fran\u00e7ais, and was introduced to the new Grand Provence Brut and Ros\u00e9 Brut MCCs by Chef Darren Badenhorst. <\/p>\n
The new M\u00e8thode Cap Classique wines are non-vintage, and have been launched alongside the flagship Grande Provence Vintage Brut 2011.<\/p>\n
The media release describes the two sparkling wines as follows:<\/p>\n
# \u2018The new Grande Provence Brut MCC is a beautifully balanced blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with the yeasty character and complexity of freshly baked bread. Crisp acidity and delicate fruit lend ample freshness to the creamy mousse. This is a bubbly for all seasons, any time of the day. It also goes well with light dishes. Try it with asparagus, avocado, grilled white fish kebabs or chicken satays \u2013 and don\u2019t forget the sushi!\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n
#. \u2018Its counterpart, the new Grande Provence Ros\u00e9 Brut MCC, derives its seductive pale salmon hue from a dash of Pinotage added to the blend. The result is a vibrant bubbly bursting with red berry and strawberry flavours and a lively mousse of delicate bubbles. The richly textured flavours of Pinot Noir combined with the elegant structure of Chardonnay and the uniqueness of Pinotage, ensure a multi-layered flavour profile. Escape the humdrum with a flute of this delightful Ros\u00e9 or enjoy it with a host of foods such as smoked salmon trout, strawberries, fruit based dessert and even dark chocolate. It\u2019s the ultimate partner for sashimi.\u2019<\/i><\/p>\n
The new MCCs were made using only the best quality free-running juice from whole bunch pressed grapes. The blended base wines underwent a second fermentation in the bottle, to give the wines their bubbles. After fermentation, the wine was matured on the lees, for an average of 15 months. \u2018Time spent on the lees lends complexity to the wine and we are delighted with the nuanced yet fresh, youthful character of both our new MCCs<\/i>\u2019,\u201d Grande Provence winemaker Hagen Viljoen said.<\/p>\n
Le Coin Fran\u00e7ais is serving the new Grande Provence MCCs as a welcome drink. <\/p>\n
Grande Provence<\/b>, Brut and Brut Ros\u00e9 MCC. Tel (021) 876-8600. www.grandeprovence.co.za Twitter: @grande_Provence Instagram: @grandeprovence R145 per bottle. <\/p>\n
Chris von Ulmenstein, WhaleTales Blog: www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog Tel +27 082 55 11 323 Twitter:@Ulmenstein Facebook: Chris von Ulmenstein Instagram: @Chris_Ulmenstein<\/b><\/p>\n
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