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Genevieve Blanc de Blancs MCC 2020
R357.00
Genevieve MCC is inspired by the creator’s passion for good quality Méthode Cap Classique. Founder, Melissa Genevieve Nelsen, pursued her passion into the winemaking industry to develop the beautiful Blanc de Blanc MCC we know today.
The first vintage was produced in 2008 and released in 2010. After a very successful year she decided to double production and make this her business. Old Chardonnay vineyards with quality yields and extensive time on the lees ensures elegant characteristics and style.
Melissa’s philosophy is vigilant attention and consideration in the vineyard with minimal but concise intervention in the cellar, allowing each vintage to express itself from grape to bottle. Wholebunch pressing ensuring quality juice. This Blanc de Blancs spent 3 years on the lees before disgorgement and with a small dosage.
This vintage offers a wonderful interplay between the fruitiness and the autolytic notes acquired during its maturation. Delicate layers of toasted almond, contributing to the wine’s complexity and adding a pleasing depth of flavour. The well-integrated acidity provides freshness and structure, culminating in a lingering, crisp, and satisfying finish.
ANALYSIS: ALC 12% | RS 4.7 | TA 6.9 | pH 3.22
Description
Melissa’s mother always encouraged her to be uncompromising and expansive in her vision. Initially Melissa had her sights set on taking to the skies, but was unsure how to pursue this dream. Following an inspiring chat with her mother she decided to become a pilot. These days, whilst not averse to flying, Melissa prefers to keep her feet firmly on the ground (favouring the countryside). It was from this encouragement to think big that Genevieve was created. “If I live to enjoy it, why not make it?”
The search for the perfect terroir and quality grapes led Melissa to Bot River, and there she discovered a beautiful pocket of Chardonnay, located in the Van der Stel Pass. Determined from the outset to make a sparkling wine of unsurpassed quality, and to continue to do so each year, Melissa’s original vision soon became a well-received reality.
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