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Villiera’s Monro is one of those exceptional wines that can bear
proud testimony to South Africa’s aptitude in creating an MCC that
effortlessly measures up to its international counterparts. Situated in
the Stellenbosch region, where the prevailing Mediterranean climate favours
the growing of vines, Villiera produces the Monro Brut only when the conditions
are favourable, thus ensuring the highest standard in the quality of the
grapes. The vintage of 1999 was considered ideal, and an equal blend of
only the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay juices were used. All this perfectionism
evidently paid off when it received not only a Veritas Gold Award in 2004,
but also a Gold at the 2004 Basel Wine Fair in Switzerland!
The Chardonnay component (for elegance and freshness) was fermented in
used barrels for extra complexity and after blending with the Pinot Noir
(for body and flavour), yeast and sugar was added for a secondary fermentation
in the bottle and lees contact extended for 5 years. The wine displays
a rich, creamy, yeasty nose with a full ripe toasty flavour on the middle
palate that develops finesse and complexity on the aftertaste. Powerful
and bracing to drink now, the Monro Brut can age for at least 3 years
from date of purchase. With age the wine softens in flavour, maintaining
its sparkle, giving a fulfilling balance of age and fruit.
Jean’s Thoughts
A well mature, crispy MCC. The gentle finish will allow a lot of food
pairing (from seafood canapés to biltong via a bowl of fresh fruits).
Why not try on a lovely late Sunday morning with breakfast or early lunch?
Enjoy
Brendon’s Thoughts
It’s rich, its creamy and it exudes decadence! It has a powerful,
complex and toasty palate, so I can think of nothing better than enjoying
it with some foie gras lavishly spread on toasted brioche.
At Caveau:
R170.00 per bottle
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