2017 Sparkling Blanc de Blancs
Medal One
Medal Two
A pale-yellow hue, the nose evokes the warmth of creamy, toasty brioche complemented by a refreshing hint of lemon balm. The palate is wonderfully creamy, with a subtle chalky texture that gives way to a bright, citrus-infused finish. The wine's generosity comes from 7 years, or 80 months, of aging on its yeast lees, contributing depth of texture, creaminess, and a delicate, bread-like complexity.
Reviews
96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2026
Winemaking
Made in the traditional, or bottle fermented method. 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. We then left the bottles to rest for 7 years prior to disgorgement, with the wine sitting with its secondary yeast lees to impart texture and complexity.
Technical Data
Varietals: Chardonnay
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines: A dry grown block on ancient grey silty loam. Clone 124 originated from Burgundy, France and was chosen as suitable for Sparkling due to its large bunch size and number of bunches contributing to a fineness of flavour and high acidity.
Cellaring: Once disgorged, the wine is ready for drinking. We disgorge regularly to preserve the vibrancy and complexity in the wine, and finish with a crown seal for added freshness.
Dosage: 2g/L
Alcohol: 12%
Format: 750ml