Established Helderberg wine estate, Eikendal, adds new luster to South Africa’s lineup of Methode Cap Classique wines made in the style of French champagne, with the launch of their maiden MCC – Mon Desir 2005 – an elegant débutante made of 100% Chardonnay.

This exuberant Blanc de Blanc (literally translated meaning ‘white from white’) is a flawless expression of a classic French Champagne varietal and one of only a few Cap Classiques made solely of Chardonnay grapes.

“As the name, meaning My Desire, implies, our first MCC aims to satisfy what the senses long for. In my personal opinion a Blanc de Blanc-style bubbly needs to have fresh, zesty citrus flavours with a touch of biscuity yeastiness and I believe we have achieved this with our new sparkler,” says Eikendal winemaker Henry Kotzé.

Following the time-honoured method of second fermentation in the bottle to create the fine mousse of a true Cap Classique, the Eikendal Mon Desir 2005 spent two years on the lees allowing its rich, lively character to develop to the full. After disgorgement to remove the sediment, a dash of Noble Late Harvest from the same vintage was added as the ‘liqueur d’expidition’ in true French style to top up the wine. Ripe pineapple and peachy fruit enriched with buttery biscuit aromas dominate the nose – revealing its chardonnay origin – while a fine, enthusiastic mousse enlivens the complex bouquet in the mouth.

This Eikendal first exudes a distinctive golden honey hue and captivates with a shimmering glare of delicate bubbles and a mouth-filling roundness on the palate that shows ample fresh fruit intensity and body.


The Eikendal Mon Desir 2005 can be enjoyed immediately but will also keep well for at least five years after bottling. Try a flute of this golden delight with a divine bite of vanilla fudge, serve with exotic seafood platters or simply drink on its own for on-the-spot indulgence.

The Eikendal Mon Desir 2005 Brut MCC is available directly from the Eikendal Cellar at R65 per bottle.

For more information contact Eikendal on Tel: 021 855 1422.