Great news from 2oceansvibe’s preferred bubbly, Boschendal – it looks like we’re being treated to the immediate release of the 2007 Grande Cuvée Brut. With the 2006 singled our as the only 4½ star MCC (Méthode Cap Classique) amongst the top performing wines of 2010 rated by Wineland Magazine’s Watterwyn panel of experts. So I’d say we’re in for a treat here! As usual.. Follow link for more information..

Boschendal Releases the 2007 Grande Cuvée Méthode Cap Classique

As the first Pinot Noir grapes of the 2011 vintage roll into our cellar, Boschendal celebrates the new harvest with the release of the 2007 Grande Cuvée Méthode Cap Classique.

“Boschendal bubbly is all about purity,” says winemaker Lizelle Gerber. “We use only classic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for our Grande Cuvée Brut and then only the first 500 liters from the best grapes.”

Great care and attention is lavished to achieve the definitive style and complexity of Boschendal Grand Cuvée Brut. “We work reductively to capture the inherent freshness and lively potential of the grapes,’ explains Lizelle. “ First and foremost, a good bubbly should be crisp, clean and pure allowing the cuvée to reveal itself naturally in endlessly intriguing layers after a slow second fermentation in the bottles and 24 months maturation on the lees.”

2007 was distinguished by a cool growing season for the Cape’s Méthode Cap Classiques with an early harvest in the early weeks of January that achieved pleasing natural acidity and vivacity.

“This release will tickle your palate with fresh green apple and hints of citrus supported by discreet almond biscotti and brioche typical of Boschendal’s bubbly style. Extended lees contact has given the wine a full and creamy mouthfeel , elegant minerality, good balance and a seamless finish,” enthuses Lizelle, ”perfect for anywhere, anytime!”

The 2007 Cuvée Brut follows in the wake of the highly coveted 2006 vintage that set the bar high when Boschendal relaunched their bubbly at the end of 2009. Its formidable track record includes a 4 star John Platter rating, Gold at Monde Selection Belgium and most recently it was singled out as the only 4½ star MCC amongst the top performing wines of 2010 rated by Wineland magazine’s Watterwyn panel of experts. Early signs show that this new release will easily live up to high expectations set by 2006.

Whilst it may be a long wait before the energy and expression of this year’s bounty makes it to our glasses sometime around 2014, the Boschendal Grand Cuvée Brut 2007 is happily already on the shelves in fine wine stores ready to make a splash. The wait is over. Get your bottle on ice and enjoy immediately!
Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut 2007 is available from fine wine retailers nationally at a recommended retail selling price of around R95.00.

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