Since its inception in 2002, The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show is considered one of South Africa’s premier wine competitions, identifying the very best Cape wines, recognising the achievements of the country's winemakers and honouring excellence in the wine industry. The judging panel was chaired by leading wine authority, Michael Fridjhon since the show has been established. The panel comprises three international judges and six local judges covering a broad range of expertise. Of the 977 wines judged, 40 gold medals and 23 trophies were awarded for Best in Class.
The 2011 vintage was in particular a difficult vintage with hot and dry conditions throughout the Western Cape. This resulted in lower yields, smaller bunches, but astonishing concentrations of flavour. The wine is made from 100 percent Chardonnay and left on the lees for 36 months. This MCC shows beautiful aromas of citrus, toasted bread and hazelnut. The palate is creamy, rich and textured with an explosive acidity and long, elegant finish.
“Laborie wants to be known as one of South Africa’s top MCC producers. This award is an acknowledgement to the whole winemaking team for the effort they put into creating the magic of Laborie MCC’s. We have the vineyards, expertise and passion for creating world-class sparkling wine”, says Liandra Kotzé, Wine Marketing Executive at KWV.
The Laborie MCC Blanc de Blancs 2011 (RRP - R175,00) and other wines in the range are available at select national retailers and the KWV Online Store.
More About Laborie:
In the 17th century, the Tailleferts were a prosperous family in the district of La Bri, in the Poitou-Charentes area of France. After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 this French Huguenot family boarded the Dutch East India Company’s ship Gosterland, bound for the Cape.
Laborie was granted to IsaacTaillefert in 1691, which he placed in his son Jean’s name.He already owned the neighbouring Picardie. They set about clearing the bush and planting vines, which was no easy task. But within seven years they were making a drinkable wine. In fact, it was the opinion of a Frenchman, Lequat, who visited the Cape in 1698, that their wine was “the best in the colony and similar to our small wines of Champagne”. With their knowledge of French viticulture techniques, the Taillefert family laid a solid foundation of vineyards and outstanding wine production that is evident today, three hundred years later, in Laborie’s wines of distinction.
Laborie offers a range of white, red, MCC’s and dessert wine. For more information contact: Tanya Blokdyk (Brand Manager Laborie Wines) blokdykt@kwv.co.za