2006 House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs in Box
$ 198.00 AUD
A 99 point masterpiece and arguably Australia's best ever sparkling wine that can compete with the best of Champagne. Meticulously crafted from a tapestry of cool climate vineyards in pristine Tasmania, notably the Derwent Valley and East Coast. The grapes were hand-harvested and gently pressed with only the high quality ‘heart’ juice selected for this blend. After a carefully controlled primary fermentation with selected yeast, the wine underwent a second fermentation by lactic acid bacteria to soften and add complexity.
Region - Australia
Type - Sparkling
Year - 2006
Winery - iHeartwine Private Cellar
Grape - Method Classic (Traditional Method) Sparkling
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
The 2006 was aged on lees in tirage for 14 years developing an intensity of secondary characters recognised in the world’s finest cuvees. Quite golden in colour with a haunting aroma of roasted chestnuts, oyster shells and white stone fruit. The palate shows attractive bottle age; rich and full yet finely poised.
Wine descriptors
Captivating and Complex, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Lean and Crisp, Something Special, Vibrant and Exciting
Fruit aromas & flavour
Citrus, Stonefruit
Other aromas & flavour
Minerality, Nuttiness, Spices, Toastiness
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Expert review
Extraordinary: still so fresh and balanced, minerally, laser-like acidity; infinite length, apple, pear, brioche and honey coexistence seems impossible, but it’s not, nor is its ability to stare down Champagne.
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