Graham Beck

Brut Zero Chardonnay

9.65 ratings
9.71 pro ratings
Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Ed Hodson

Sommelier Starling Diner, Editor Champagnifique.com

Notes for the 2005, tasted 7/2015: 87% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir, zero dosage. Despite having no added sugar, at this point in its development this Cap Classique shows rich bruised Red Delicious apple, strawberry croissant, cream and caramel, lashed together with a lime pith throughline and a long finish. Refreshing and crisp, with sufficiently high acidity, structure and fruit to carry it forward for a few more years. Fine mousse. Stunning achievement at its price point. I wish I'd bought three cases instead of just three bottles.

Notes for the 2005, tasted 7/2015: 87% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir, zero dosage. Despite having no added sugar, at this point in its development this Cap Classique shows rich bruised Red Delicious apple, strawberry croissant, cream and caramel, lashed together with a lime pith throughline and a long finish. Refreshing and crisp, with sufficiently high acidity, structure and fruit to carry it forward for a few more years. Fine mousse. Stunning achievement at its price point. I wish I'd bought three cases instead of just three bottles.

Jul 9th, 2015
Marianne McGarry Wolf

❤️❤️lovely sparkling wine cap classique

❤️❤️lovely sparkling wine cap classique

Feb 15th, 2014
Rachel Dorcy

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Oct 4th, 2013
Matthew Elliott

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Nov 27th, 2014
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Jul 26th, 2014
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Jul 25th, 2014