Description
The House of GM&AHrens
The makers of GM&Ahrens Cuvèe Agrandi is Gerrit Maritz (founder) and founding partner Albert Ahrens who are considered as boutique Cap Classique bubbly-makers. Gerrit build an underground cellar in 2004, knowing that one day the cellar will be filled with exceptional bubbly. In 2006 Gerrit met his partner, Albert Ahrens, a brilliant winemaker who shares the same passion for making world renowned MCC (Method Cap Classique). A unique partnership was formed and the dream of making some of the best bubbly in the world became a reality.
In the Vineyard
The grapes used for the GM&Ahrens Cuvèe Agrandi MCC are harvested from fourteen different “wine pockets”, from all over the Western Cape area
In the Cellar
The grapes are carefully handpicked and lightly pressed in a basket press.
Ageing
Only the first cuvée makes it to the barrels where it spends twelve months fermenting and maturing, whereafter it is transferred to the underground cellar in Franschhoek for the second fermentation and further maturation for another five/six years.
The Bottle
Each and every bottle of GM&Ahrens Cuvèe Agrandi is unique. The bottle is enwrapped in a specially hand-made bead design. Every design is different. Owning such a unique and stunning product is a must for any superior wine collector.
The Blend
GM&Ahrens Cuvèe Agrandi 2012 is a 50/50 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir.
The bubbly is “Extra Brut”
This GM& Ahrens Cuvèe Agrandi MCC is definitely a must-have for every collector of fine wines
PLEASE NOTE: As this range of GM&Ahrens Cuvee Agrandi is limited to 1 bottle of each design, your selected design may already have been sold. We will, however, assist you in choosing another design should this be the case.
Testimonials
On 10 Oct 2017, 18:05 Chef Chris Erasmus, Foilage Restaurant, wrote:
“ Dit was die eerste keer wat n MCC so volmond nasmaak los. Perfek afgerond!!!” –
The French word is; Caudalie and it represent the amount of time a wine has a pleasant
appearance on one’s pallet, after it has been either swallowed or spat out.
VIVINO – 16/11/2017
According to VIVINO, GM&Ahrens Vintage Cuvee is rated as:
“Among top 1% of all wines in the world”
19 May 2017 From Dieter Zettler
“We entertained some friends from the USA as well as the American Consul at the Chef’s Table at the Oysterbox Hotel in Umhlanga last night.
The Sommelier suggested your MCC 2008 as a welcome drink – the last bottle in their cellar. Absolutely superb – a classic!”
Jeanne and Dieter Zettler, Durban Wine Society
