BRUT MCC from South Africa

Brut sparkling wine with tradition - cultivation and production in South Africa

As has been proven many times, the South African climate is perfect for growing wine. After more than four centuries of wine production and many political ups and downs, wines and sparkling wines from South Africa are now world-renowned.
The first sparkling wine was produced in South Africa in 1968. The owner of the Simonsig wine estate in Stellenbosch, Frans Malan, bottled a cuvée of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and brought it to a second fermentation, modelled on a classic champagne.
This process has now been further developed and refined among South African winegrowers to create something unique and typical. A special process is used to add a further refinement stage to the "base wine" in the production of sparkling wine. The quality of the base wine is of course decisive for the quality of the end product. It is not made from noble ripe grapes.

In order to obtain a solid acidity in the grapes, grapes for a Brut are harvested before the general harvest. Once the grapes have been fermented into a wine, the further processing naturally depends on the planned end product. For a young, fresh sparkling wine, the base wine is quickly freed of all lees and then processed further. For a mature flavour, the base wine is given time to mature in peace and quiet.

What makes a brood so special?

A brut is undoubtedly the noblest version of a sparkling wine. Its dry flavour clearly sets it apart from most sparkling wines. Sparkling wine labelled as "dry" is generally still sweeter than dry wine.

This sweetness is often achieved through an additional dosage. In international "wine language", a sparkling wine with less than three grams of sugar per litre is called a Brut Nature. Extra Brut still contains less than six grams of sugar per litre.
A brut has less than 15 grams of sugar per litre and is therefore the standard for dry sparkling wine. But apart from these dry definitions, a cool Brut from South Africa in the evening sun is all about one thing: emotions - the feeling of being alive!

Brut MCC from South Africa - the premier class

Coco Chanel once said: "I drink champagne on two occasions: When I'm in love and when I'm not." What is a good time to drink a glass (or two) of champagne? At the end of the day, or perhaps in the morning to start the day with a little bubbly and just celebrate life? Imagine the last occasion on which you toasted something. What was it? An engagement? A wedding? A christening? A milestone birthday or a promotion? And what did you have in your hand? That's right, a glass of sparkling wine or champagne. The ultimate celebratory drink.
MCC stands for Méthode Cap Classique, the South African version of French champagne. As the latter can only be called champagne if the grapes actually come from the Champagne region in France, the South Africans have created the designation MCC. That is pretty much the only difference. The traditional, lengthy fermentation process is also used for MCC. That is why the name MCC is well deserved, MCC, from "méthode champenoise classique", the "classic Champagne method", so to speak.

You complete me - a declaration of love

After bottling, the real art of champagne production begins. The aim is to emphasise and perfect the natural character of the grapes by adding selected yeast strands and sugar. You can literally hear the grapes whispering "you complete me" to the winemaker through the delicate, fine, sparkling pearl necklaces, just like Tom Cruise's declaration of love in the 90s cult film "Jerry Maguire"! With less than 12 grams of sugar, it also stands out from a brut sparkling wine in this respect.

Celebrate life with a Brut MCC from our selection of exclusive sparkling wines. In true style, this should be drunk well chilled and from a high-quality crystal glass.