With its Old World elegant style, it made an immediate
impression among ardent MCC lovers and relaxed bubbly drinkers alike.
The Vintage Brut is now joined by a yin and yang (‘harmony and
balance’) MCC Non-Vintage duo – the Brut and Brut Rosé – revealing
layers of fruit flavour and modern yet classic packaging. These two make
a striking addition to the Kleine Zalze MCC range.
The Non-vintage MCC Brut effervesces with aromas of
strawberry, complemented by classic biscuit bouquet richness. A lively fine
mousse illuminates this wine leaving one with an unforgettable sparkling
sensation. The Non-vintage MCC Brut Rosé delights the palate as much as the
eyes with a delicate pink hue, a lively cascading sparkle, and aromas of
cherries and red berries.
Cellar Master Alastair Rimmer comments; ‘As part of the
flagship wine range, these are exceptional, handcrafted MCC wines produced from
specially selected premium vineyard parcels of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at
Kleine Zalze. They are fresh and vibrant, aptly complex yet elegantly simple
and perfectly delicious.’
This Kleine Zalze Méthode Cap Classique trio has recently
sparkled their way to the top of the charts both locally and internationally.
The non-vintage Brut Rosé won a Gold Medal at the 2015 Amorim
Cork Cap Classique Challenge. The Vintage Brut 2010 received a
Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge. The Vintage Brut
2009 claimed the prestigious MCC Trophy and Double Gold at the 2014
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards, and another Gold medal
at the 2015 International Wine & Spirit Competition.
Kleine Zalze wines feature among top performers in wine
shows both locally and abroad every year. The estate was nominated for
producing the overall Best White Wine at Concours Mondial this year, only the
second time that a wine from South Africa has achieved a top place at this
distinguished competition. In more recent news, the 2015 Mundus Vini
International Summer Tasting has just rated the Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Bush
Vines Chenin Blanc 2015 as Best of Show – South Africa White.
Kleine Zalze Managing Director, Kobus Basson, observes their
place and positioning; ‘we celebrate the MCC wines as part of the Kleine Zalze
fold – they uphold our philosophy of over-delivering on quality across a
variety of price offerings. A core part of this is being able to satisfy what
the market is seeking, and remain consistent in everything we do through a
quality focus. It is Kleine Zalze’s way of reflecting on the success we have enjoyed
in the past and a celebration of the opportunities that lie ahead.’
The Kleine Zalze MCCs are available from the estate cellar
near Stellenbosch and at selected retail stores and certain specialist wine
outlets. The Vintage Brut sells for roughly R140/bottle while the
Non-Vintage Brut and Brut Rosé go for around R90 each.