2017 Sparkling Blanc de Blancs
Medal One
Medal Two
Pale yellow, the nose creamy, toasty brioche and with a lemon balm freshness. Creamy and a chalky texture with a bright, citrusy refreshing finish. Generosity from 7 years resting on its yeast lees.
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Winemaking
Hand harvested and whole bunch pressed to minimise colour and phenolic extraction. The lightly clarified juice transferred to old oak barrels for fermentation. The base wine maturation in barrel lasted for 8 months before sending to tirage. Tirage is the second fermentation; a liquid solution of yeast, wine and sugar is added to the base wine to create the secondary fermentation, this time in bottle. We call this technique the traditional method or bottle fermented method, it is here that the bubbles or bead is formed and trapped inside the bottle. We then left the bottles to rest for 7 years or 80 months, the wine sitting with its secondary yeast lees to impart texture, creaminess and a bread-like complexity. Disgorgement is the final step of the process; it is the removal of this yeast lees deposit. The wine is finally ready to be enjoyed!
Technical Data
Varietals: Chardonnay
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines: A dry grown block on ancient grey silty loam.
Cellaring: Once disgorged the wine is ready for drinking. We disgorge regularly to maintain the freshness and complexity in the wine, sealed with crown seal for freshness.
Dosage: 2g/L
Alcohol: 12%
Format: 750ml