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Colmant Brut Reserve
Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne
South Africa - Western Cape - Method Cap Classique

A subtle pale gold color with a very clean and elegant nose. The aroma has a gentle spicy toastiness with a lemon / yeasty perfume followed by more mature fruit. Plenty of freshness on the palate, with a good acidity which perfectly balances the yeasty depth, bready flavors and ample structure. Long smooth finish. Will develop nicely over the years.

Specifications
Appellation
Method Cap Classique
Wine Type
Sparkling
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir 52%, Chardonnay 48%
Vinification
10% of the blend is made of reserve wine from the previous vintage and 12% of the base wine is barrel fermented. Ageing: 28 months minimum on the lees at steady 13°C temperature.
Pairings

Divine as an aperitif and loyal as a party buddy, it also goes perfectly with oysters, sushis or any delicate seafood.

Reviews and News

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - BEST - Cap Classique Challenge

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - BEST - Cap Classique Challenge

Voted BEST Cap Classique at the Cap Classic Challenge 2013.

Cap Classic Challenge 2013.

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NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - TA 2022

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - TA 2022

tim atkin logo 250"More of the first pressing is used to produce this appealing blend of Pinot Noir and 48% Chardonnay, which also benefits from the addition of 20% reserve wine. With 36 months of autolysis, it has sourdough, red berry, candy floss and sherbet flavours and well-integrated 7.4 grams of dosage. 2022-26"

- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2022 Report), 92 pts

 

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - TA 2021

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - TA 2021

tim atkin logo 250"Still youthful by the autolysis-rich standards of some Colmant bubblies, this is a structured cuvée of Pinot Noir with 48% Chardonnay, showing raspberry, malt and citrus flavours, leesy underlying texture and a chalky flourish. 2021-26"

- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2021 Report), 92 pts

 

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - TA 2020

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - TA 2020

tim atkin logo 250"Labelled as a non-vintage wine, but this is based on 2017 fruit with a generous dose of reserve wine. Pale, youthful, yet showing some subtle autolysis, it has pinhead bubbles, notes of citrus, fennel and white flowers and a fresh, vibrant, acidity-led finish. 2020-23"

- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2020 Report), 92 pts

 

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - IWR

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - IWR

i winereview logo"Light creamy yellow. The Brut Reserve is an outstanding New World sparkler. Rich and leesy, it’s fresh and beautifully balanced with a creamy texture and rich long finish. 52% Pinot Noir and 48% Chardonnay with 20% reserve wines and a minimum of 30 months on the lees. A small portion of the base wine is oak aged. Excellent value."

- I-wineReview.com (December 2022), 92 pts

 

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - eRobertParker.com

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 92 PTS - eRobertParker.com

"Disgorged February 2011, the Non-vintage Brut Reserve is a blend of 52% Pinot Noir and 48% Chardonnay based on the 2008 vintages blended with reserve wines from 2007 and 2006 (25% of the blend), aged for 30 months on the lees. It has a very fine pettillance in the glass. The nose is very well defined with crushed stone, oyster shell and the subtle perfume of fine lees coming through with aeration. The palate is very crisp and lively on the entry with vibrant acidity, a citrus thread from start to finish, and though it is not a powerful Cap Classique, it is wonderfully poised with great persistence on the fresh lime and Granny Smith-tinged finish. There are many alternatives to Champagne, and South Africa is no exception with some fine “Method Cap Classique.” Jean-Philippe Colmant hired winemaker Nicolas Follet to create a small range of impressive sparkling wines; they eschew malolactic fermentation and practice extended lees aging.- NM"

eRobertParker.com (Issue #196, August 2011), 92 pts

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NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 91 PTS - VINOUS

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 91 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"The Brut Reserve (disgorged April 2018) was 10% fermented in French oak barrel and includes 20% reserve vintages. It spent 30 months on the lees. The well-defined, focused nose features bright citrus lemon and hints of baked bread. The palate is well balanced with a taut, crisp, citric entry. This is vivacious, very pretty and graced with lovely apricot hints on the finish. A superb MCC from Colmant. - Neal Martin"

- Vinous (August 28th 2018), 91 pts

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NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 91 PTS - IWINE

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 91 PTS - IWINE

I Wine Review"For just a bit higher price (in South Africa), the Brut Reserve is a very significant step up from the Brut Plaisir. The bottle we tasted was made of mostly 2011 base wine and recently disgorged and is still tight and not very expressive, but its fine texture and balance promises good drinking pleasure. Pale straw, it’s very clean with bread dough, apple and citrus notes, excellent acidity and a nice chalky note on the finish. It’s a 52/48 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, mostly from the 2011 vintage, with about 22 percent reserve wine. Once it settles down, we expect this wine to be at least as good as earlier releases that we’ve tasted."

I-WineReview (January 2014), 91 pts

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NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 91 PTS - BTI

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 91 PTS - BTI

bti"Yellow straw color. Bright, fruity, creamy leesy aromas of lemon chiffon, nougat, brioche, and balloon with a body and a smooth, charming, medium-long honeyed lemon and mango and toast finish with no oak. A very zesty, lemony sparkler that will cut through rich foods like a knife."
- Beverage Testing Institute (December 10th 2015), 91 pts

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NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 4.5 Stars - Platter

NV Colmant Brut Reserve - 4.5 Stars - Platter

Platter highly recommanded, **** 1/2

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Producer Information: Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne

After owning & running a stone manufacturing business in Belgium for twelve years, JP Colmant & his wife, Isabelle, were ready to change directions – they wanted a more adventurous, ...
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