De Morgenzon Mcc Chenin Blanc 2019

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
De Morgenzon
Label Name:
 
Mcc Chenin Blanc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Stellenbosch
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.31%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chenin Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold Medal — Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge 2024; Platter’s Wine Guide 4 Stars; Tim Atkin MW 91 points (listed for DeMorgenzon MCC/Chenin vintages)

Tasting Note
Honey, white peach and pineapple with savory roasted almond and toasted brioche. Fine mousse, bright citrus acidity and a crisp, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, fresh shellfish, smoked salmon, sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim-sum, roast chicken, creamy cheeses, salads, ceviche, spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Méthode Cap Classique (bottle secondary fermentation). Hand‑picked, whole‑cluster pressed; part stainless steel and part oak fermentation, blended, bottled for tirage and aged ~18 months on lees; dosage uses late‑harvest Chenin aged in French oak.

Vineyard Info
DeMorgenzon is an estate in Stellenbosch known for quality Chenin Blanc; winemaker Alastair Rimmer oversees estate‑grown fruit and MCC production. Reputation for textured, cool‑ripening sites on granite soils.