Museum Release Blanc de Blancs
Vintage
2005
Region
Tasmania
Size
750ml / 12.7% ABV
A wine that truly expresses the attributes of Tasmanian Chardonnay, meticulous winemaking and extensive aging on tirage yeast lees. Chardonnay is often considered the pinnacle of the classic sparkling wine varieties for its elegance and longevity. This wine is an Australian benchmark of this style.
Light bodied
Full bodied
Extra Brut
Demi Sec
Fresh & Zingy
Textured & Creamy
A sophisticated Blanc de Blancs style crafted from the best Chardonnay components of the 2005 vintage. A remarkable 16 years in tirage has built incredible complexity and yet the wine has retained a beautiful freshness. An extensively matured Blanc de Blancs that shows the remarkable longevity of Tasmanian Chardonnay. Immensely complex and rich but retaining fantastic elegance and energy.
Full Tasting Notes
Aroma
Lifted nuances of white flowers, exotic spice, fresh pastry and sea spray.Appearance
Yellow gold with a slight green hue. Crystal clear with a fine and persistent bead.Palate
Enticingly complex with characters reminiscent of grapefruit, sourdough, field mushroom, marzipan and oyster shell.Winemaking
Blended from premium Tasmania regions: Upper Derwent Valley, Lower Derwent Valley, Huon Valley and Tamar Valley. Chardonnay 99%, Pinot Noir 1%
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Winemaking Notes
The palate is seamless and tightly wound with brilliant flavour persistence. The dosage balance point is exceptionally low, supporting a dry and crisp style built around a firm natural acid line. This wine expresses fantastic elegance, poise and vibrancy, which are the recognised hallmarks of this style.
A grand statement of the endurance of Tasmanian chardonnay, the class of Arras and the skill of Ed Carr.
