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Kleine Zalze

Brut (Méthode Cap Classique)

South Africa Stellenbosch Sparkling Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

dry, lively sparkling wine with a fine mousse

Facts about the wine

Winery
Kleine Zalze
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Region
South Africa / Stellenbosch
Wine style
Sparkling · Sparkling
Alcohol content
12%
Body
Medium
Acidity
High
Composition
Assemblage/Blend

About this wine

This Stellenbosch Brut Méthode Cap Classique is a dry traditional-method sparkling wine made from chardonnay and pinot noir, with time spent ageing in bottle. Expect lively acidity, a fine mousse and notes of citrus, green apple and lightly yeasty brioche. The exact level of ripeness and complexity may vary by vintage.

Style
dry, lively sparkling wine with a fine mousse
Serving temperature
6–8 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoy now; strong vintages can continue to develop for 2–4 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • lemon
  • green apple
  • white peach
  • brioche
  • almond

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • oysters
  • sashimi or sushi
  • goat’s cheese
  • fried calamari
  • chicken with a creamy sauce
  • Veal
  • Pork
  • Game Meat
  • Rich Fish
  • Vegetarian
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

4,0
4,0 out of 5 · 1 ratings
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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆8 Sep 2026

About Kleine Zalze

Kleine Zalze is an established Stellenbosch producer in one of South Africa’s best-known wine regions. The estate makes a broad range of wines, from fresh whites to cellar-worthy reds and Méthode Cap Classique, shaped by Stellenbosch’s mix of sunshine, cooling influences and varied soils.

Wine country South Africa South Africa combines Cape ripeness with ocean-cooled freshness, anchored by Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet-based blends. Read more

This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.