SKU: ARRVIN13
A wine of outstanding quality, enriched by the great complexity of character that follows nine years of tirage. The Arras Grand Vintage retains brilliant freshness and longevity that has exceptional balance and a rich full bodied taste. A mature and sophisticated sparkling wine expressing all the attributes of chardonnay and pinot noir from the pristine cold climate of Tasmania. The wine has brilliant intensity and vibrancy as seen in the finest sparkling wines from around the globe. Fastidious viticulture and winemaking are applied in crafting this traditional method wine. Maturation for a minimum of 9 years in tirage ensures depth and complexity consistent with the world's finest cuvees.

Grape Variety

Sparkling

Region

Tasmania

Size

750ml

Wine Style

Sparkling - full and complex

Palate

Toasted sourdough, field mushroom, lemon curd and malted barley. The wine shows great tension and poise with the low dosage in perfect balance with fine tannins and natural acidity

Vintage

2013

Food Pairing

Seafood and fruity desserts like pavlova or trifle

”62/38% chardonnay/pinot noir, from Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, East Coast and Pipers River vineyards; 10% fermented in new French oak barriques; full mlf; aged 7 years on lees; 2.7g/L dosage. The evolution of Arras is a case study in the coming of age of Australian sparkling. This point in its trajectory is particularly compelling, introducing a touch of new French oak fermentation and simultaneously dropping dosage to almost nought. This cuvée leads out with the crunch of Tasmanian chardonnay that characterises Arras. Seven years on lees, in concert with that new oak, has amassed considerable depth of roast almonds, toast, vanilla custard and biscuity personality, with a hint of sautéed mushrooms. Wonderful drive of lemon, grapefruit, dried pear and a touch of ginger project through a finish of magnificent line and length. Dried-extract phenolic grip is prominent, yet well matched to its fruit presence and secondary allure, promising grand endurance.”
– Tyson Stelzer

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Arras Grand Vintage 2013

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