2018 Vintage Brut Premier

VINTAGE 2018 – fruit sourced from Pemberton, a cooler climate renowned for growing excellent fruit for sparkling wine. A nice warm and dry ripening period allowed the fruit to ripen gradually without disease pressure.

VARIETIES 52% Pinot Noir; 48% Chardonnay

APPEARANCE Pale straw colour with green tints, brilliant clarity, ultra-fine and persistent bead.

AROMA Complex savoury aromas of truffle, mushroom & brioche overlay fruit characters of citrus and nashi pear.

PALATE Made in the traditional method, this wine has spent over 4 years on lees in bottle before disgorgement. This extended contact time allows more complex characters and textures to evolve – with baked bread, crème fraiche and mushroom notes complementing delicate sea spray, citrus & pear fruits. A beautifully soft and delicate mousse and fine, persistent bead carry the flavours and continually refresh the palate.

OAK DETAIL The base wine was partially fermented in seasoned French oak barriques and puncheons to help build texture and mouthfeel.

CELLARING Ready for immediate drinking and will continue to evolve and drink well over the next 2-3 years.

FOOD PAIRING Drink with yum cha on a Sunday morning.

ALCOHOL VOLUME 12.5%
ACIDITY pH 3.28; TA 7.5g/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR 4.2g/L

DISGORGMENT DATE November 2023