Steenburg Chardonnay Brut 1682 has aromas of fresh granny smith apples with overtones of freshly baked biscuits, and a creamy, yet fresh, mouth feel.  It is a wonderful wine for all occasions, remaining crisp and refreshing on the palate without lacking fullness.

The Brut 1682 is a 100% Chardonnay base made in the traditional French method and is as such designated Methode Cap Classique.  The Chardonnay was picked by hand at low sugar levels of 17 - 19°B and pressed whole bunch.  The juice that is extracted is low in phenols, high in natural acidity and relatively neutral in terms of varietal flavour.  This juice ferments with a strong strain yeast to form the base wine of the MCC.  Once the base wine is stabilized it is fermented a second time in the bottle with a crown cap on it.  This second fermentation creates the bubbles or mousse of the MCC.  Post fermentation the bubbly was aged on its yeast lees for a minimum of 12 months up to 18 months.