Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs 2013, Tokara

The Tokara Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on Tokara’s Elgin property, Highlands.  This bubbly has a vibrant light golden hue with a green edge and an exceptionally fine and consistent mousse.  The aromas are those of lightly toasted almonds, lemon preserve and a hint of fresh green apple. The palate is a wonderful interplay between silky liquid, crystalline acidity and fine mousse. Typical flavours include freshly baked Gougère, green apple, lemon preserve with hints of celery salt that provide a zipped saline finish.

This exceptional sparkling wine was produced according to the traditional ‘Champagne’ method where the base wine spent a total of 8 months maturing before blending and being bottled for the second fermentation in November 2013. The resultant bubbly spent a further 79 months on the lees maturing before being disgorged and put under cork and wire hood in July 2020.

Food pairing: Best drunk on its own as an aperitif and perfectly suited for any celebratory occasion

Ageing potential: Best before 2029

Alcohol: 12.5% ABV

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