tobias kotzian

phd student at the university of st. gallen

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Graham Beck: MCC Brut NV

13.5/20

tasted may 22, 2025

producer
Graham Beck
region
Robertson, South Africa
vintage
NV
grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
style
white, sparkling

clear, pale lemon

nose

intensitymedium(-)
developmentyouthful

aromas

Primary
floralgreen fruitcitrustropical fruitred fruitother

floral white flowersgreen fruit green applecitrus lemon, limetropical fruit lycheered fruit strawberryother honey, chalk

Secondary
yeastmalolactic conversionoak

yeast briochemalolactic conversion butteroak vanilla

Tertiary

none recorded

palate

sweetnessdry
aciditymedium
alcoholmedium
bodymedium(-)
moussedelicate
flavourmedium(+)
finishmedium(+)

conclusion

qualityvery good
readinessdrink now: not suitable for ageing