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Genevieve MCC was inspired by the creator’s passion for good quality Méthode Cap Classique. Founder, Melissa Genevieve Nelsen, pursued her passion into the winemaking industry to develop the beautiful Blanc de Blancs MCC we know today.
About Genevieve MCC and Creator, Melissa Nelsen
Melissa’s mother always encouraged her to be uncompromising and expansive in her vision. Initially, Melissa had her sights set on taking to the skies but was unsure how to pursue this dream. Following an inspiring chat with her mother, she decided to become a pilot. These days, while not averse to flying, Melissa prefers to keep her feet firmly on the ground (favouring the countryside!) Melissa tells us; It was from this encouragement to think big that Genevieve was created. If I live to enjoy it, why not make it?
The search for the perfect terroir and quality grapes led Melissa to Bot River, and there she discovered a beautiful pocket of Chardonnay, located in the Van der Stel Pass. Determined from the outset to make a sparkling wine of unsurpassed quality, and to continue to do so each year, Melissa’s original vision soon became a well-received reality. The first vintage produced in 2008 and released in 2010. After a very successful year, Melissa decided to double production and make this her business.
Old Chardonnay vineyards with quality yields and then extensive time on the lees ensure elegant characteristics and style as well as increased availability. In 2017, a combined need of wanting to create a home for Genevieve MCC to host visitors and a fondness of the valley lead us to purchasing this farm. We continue to develop the farm with the same passion as we make the Genevieve MCC, with lots of love, hard work and time for pleasure to enjoy where we are and who we are.
Why the name Genevieve MCC?
Melissa’s parents spent much of their time in France indulging their extraordinary love for the radiance and energy of Paris. France’s exuberant ‘city of light’ inspired Melissa’s parents to give her the middle name ‘Genevieve’ for the patron saint of Paris. Mother and Father both intended that Melissa would come to epitomise the same exuberance and uncompromising optimism they experienced in France. Genevieve MCC draws from this family history and expands upon it, combining a serious, yet playful bubbly character in this exciting Méthode Cap Classique.