 To read the full article, simply click on the title. August 2011 - "The Wine Advocate" The internationnally famous wine critic Robert Parker rates Colmant at very high levels with both our Brut Reserve and Brut Chardonnay scoring a whooping 92/100 !!! May 27, 2011 - "Tasting as (a) trade" by Tim James - Grape "My palate-freshening first call was necessarily at Colmant (...)" " (...) these are splendid wines, more ambitious than most local examples (...) December 2010 - "Status Quo Magazine" by Miguel Chan "Fast setting a new benchmark for South African quality sparkling wine made according to the traditional method (...) It’s very well priced and is good as an aperitif or as a complement to a wide variety of food." December 23, 2010 - Trends Tendances (Belgian Magazine) "Car a Franschhoek, l'aventure de ce producteur belge de 'Champagne' sud-africain ne fait que commencer..." December 2010 - "Fresh Start" in WineStyle Magazine, by John Maytham "Colmant winery began with some books on winemaking and the intention of looking at the market and 'seeing what would be appropriate'..." November 15, 2010 - "Belgische Wijnbouwer scoort in Zuid-Afrika" De Standaard (Belgian newspaper) "Een van de beste Zuid-Afrikaanse schuimwijnen wordt gemaakt door een Belgisch gezin" November 9, 2010 - "Le Belge qui vit si loin, dans ses bulles..." by Valerie Hirsch Le Soir (Belgian newspaper) July 22, 2010 - "Les Echansons 1999" by Christian Eedes "(...)the culmination of the day being a tutored tasting of Champagne Mailly Grand Cru by chef de cave Hervé Dantan. (...) tasting the Mailly line-up, I had a sense that local bubbly still has some way to go..." December 2009 - "Champagne!" Diversions Magazine by Carrie Adams "Back at home, we have established a name for producing very high quality sparkling wines (...) We have a Frenchman in Franschhoek by the name of Jean-Philippe Colmant who is making THE most gorgeous bubbly." November 2009 - John Platter's Guide 2010 "...leesy, mouthfilling, persistent,..." June 2009 - "Editor's Choice" in Good Taste Magazine "A selection of highly-rated wines to try. Colmant NV Brut Tradition. An elgant nose with a gentle spicy toastiness..." April 2009 - "Surprising South African Sparklers" by Donald Winkler "The big surprise is the price of good quality sparkling wine in South Africa. (...) I report my evaluations of the nine best South African sparklers(...). Colmant NV Brut Tradition(...) Colmant NV Brut Rose." January 2009 - "The business of FizZiness" by Kim Hoepfl "Their bubbly has a freshness and acidity that is classically French in style and is clean and lively on the palate." November 18, 2008 - Sommelier Miguel Chan Wine Journal "This is a label to watch closely and should never be left forgotten at any celebration or tasting where quality and benchmark South African wines is the order of the day(...) Excellent value, highly recommended, this is a must for any respected wine list." November 2008 - John Platter's Guide 2009 "High expectations of maiden MCC are easily met (...) Great Potential." November 1, 2008 - "From sad stones to happy bubbles" by Erica Platter "The Colmants really do seem to have got everything right. Their recently-released first vintages are charmers.(...) A new winner in our household." November 2008 - "Tranquilising bubbles" by Eben Van Wyk "If you are content with disappointment, visit your mother-in-law for a Sunday lunch. If not, buy some Colmant" November 2008 - Habitat - "Glint in the Eye" by Graham Howe "Complexity, finesse and elegance are the hallmarks of Colmant Brut Tradition and Colmant Brut Rose." October 26, 2008 - Grape.co.za - "Early summer wines" by Angela Lloyd "This is a remarkably good first effort and the wine will only benefit from aging" October 03, 2008 - The Mercury - "Fine Franschhoek Fizz" by Diana Procter "I stepped out on to the pool deck at Granny Mouse's Country House and was handed a flute of sparkling wine so classic and elegant it could have been Champagne. But it wasn't. It was a Cap Classique from a Franschhoek property (...)" October 2008 - Wine Magazine - "Editor's Choice" "Our Brut Tradition stood out for Christian Eedes as Editor's Choice in Wine Magazine October 08" October 2008 - The Franschhoek Month - "The launch of Colmant Cap Classique" " 'It's great to see a specialist appearing on the MCC scene' says Pieter Ferreira" August 2008 - Entrepreneur Magazine - "Cork-popping Commerce" by Juliet Pitman "An entrepreneur proves that it's possible to change direction half-way through life and achieve business success in an unknown industry." February 2008 - Without Prejudice - "The Nectar of the Gods" by Eben Van Wyk "We hardly ever bother to taste some of the undiscovered or lesser-known Champagne gems. Colmant will hopefully change this." December 2007 - Wine Magazine Champagne Review & Audited Ratings Once again our Champagne prove to be at the top in terms of quality and value for money... December 2006 - Sawubona (SAA in-flight) - "Winelands revisited" by Hilary Toffoli "Belgian immigrant Jean-Philippe Colmant is doing something equally unusual for South African winemakers. He's focusing only on bubbly. Both local and imported." November 2006 - Winelands Living - "Champagne Lovers, roll up !" by Kim Maxwell "There are 4000 producers in the Champagne region of France, yet South Africans are only exposed to handful of big brands. Colmant Cap Classique & Champagne hopes to change that, making Champagne accessible to more people." October 28, 2006 - Cape Argus - "Get set to sparkle with bubble magic" by Myrna Robins "The focus is on Franschhoek as the town fizzes with anticipation of sparkling events to come.(...) Tribaut Brut Tradition is a fresh and well-balanced blend (...) It costs R148.50 a bottle (...) This makes it some R20 less than this year's champion MCC, the Desiderius Pongracz 2001 (...)" September 22, 2006 - Wine Magazine News Letter by Christian Eedes "With Cap Classique becoming increasingly expensive and the Grande Marque Champagnes beyond the reach of most, the Colmant collection is a tantalising prospect for the discerning wine drinker. (...) Those with a taste for quality imported wine are advised to act now." October 2006 - Food & Home - "Coming up Roses" by Kim Hoepfl "Pick of the Bubbly Bunch - Champagne Tribaut-Schloesser Brut Rose, a wonderful French Champagne available directly from the importer at R 169 per bottle for a case of six." July 9 , 2006 - Sunday Times - "Tupperware Tipples" by Neil Pendock "In SA, this concept of wine Tupperware parties is being pioneered by Jean-Phillipe Colmant (...) The fine print on www.colmant.co.za says each invitee should order a six pack, but given the quality of the fizz and at prices between R148-R192 a bottle (including delivery), that should be no hardship." June 15 , 2006 - Wine.co.za - "Pretty in Pink" by Neil Pendock "Given the profit margin of the Grands Marques over normal Champagne, the marketing spend is clearly there (...) While Tribaut Brut Rose may indeed be 'a fruity Champagne, dominated with red fruits flavours such as blackcurrant and raspberry, nice complexity and balance and a superb light salmon colour' and costs one third of the price of Veuve, nobody's going to throw an outrageous Pink Party to launch it. Alas." June 2 , 2006 - Financial Mail - "Worth Toasting" by Neil Pendock "The high retail price of Champagne in SA is an anomaly (...) But all that could be about to change thanks to husband-and-wife Champagne fanatics Jean-Philippe and Isabelle Colmant (...) So for those who prefer drinking wine to admiring labels, the Tribaut Brut offers an almost affordable alternative." |