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L'ormarins Brut Classique Wine Review

L'ormarins Brut Classique

L'ormarins Brut Classique

Western Cape W.O., South Africa

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Sparkling Wine


Winery: l'Ormarins

Agent: John Hanna & Sons Limited

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A terrific toasty robust sparkling wine from South Africa made in the same traditional method as Champagne. French Hugenot Jean Roi in 1694 was granted this land. Perfect for shellfish and toasting.

Food pairings: oyster poor boy sandwiches, tempura vegetables and seafood, ripened semi-hard cheeses.

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This L'ormarins Brut Classique was reviewed on November 25, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Melanie Lloyd - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This rich sparkling wine has aromas of baked apples and pears as well as almond and mineral notes on the nose. On the palate, it has crisp lemon flavours with almond at the finish. It feels opulent and is very enjoyable.

Tasted November 2017
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Elegant white fruit, brioche and slight citrus notes on this traditionally made sparkling wine. You can enjoy this bubbly without draining your bank account. Surprise your date and enjoy with potato chips and a movie during a stormy evening.
Tasted Nov. 2017
L'ormarins Brut Classique is a sparkling wine made in the traditional method for the Western Cape wine region is South Africa. Anthonij Rupert is one of South Africa's iconic wine producers. The cuvee blend for this sparkler is 55% Chardonnay with 45% Pinot Noir. This is a very elegant bubbly with a gentle mousse and soft citrus flavours. - Community Wine Reviews

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