French winemaking term
How to pronounce Méthode cap classique
Méthode cap classique is pronounced meh-TOD KAP klah-SEEK. The main stress falls on SEEK.
meh-TOD KAP klah-SEEK
What is Méthode cap classique?
South Africa's term for sparkling wine made using the traditional method (secondary fermentation in bottle), abbreviated MCC. These wines are typically produced from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, following the same process as Champagne.
The name means “Cape classic method” in French.
Other accepted pronunciations
These are also correct, and Vinolingo scores them as correct:
- may-TOHD KAP klah-SEEK — Anglicised South African form beside French meh-TOD.
Tips for saying it
Often heard as meh-TOD-uh KAP klah-SEEK.
In French the final e of méthode is silent, so stop right after the d: meh-TOD KAP klah-SEEK.
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