2022 Reserve Blanc de Blancs

A medium-bodied traditional-method sparkling wine aged 35 months on fine lees in bottle, showing refinement, freshness and autolytic complexity.

Appearance
Light straw-yellow colour in the glass.

Aroma
Smoky, toasty and fresh citrus aromatics.

Palate
Bright citrus flavours with complexity and finesse supported by fine bubbles and balanced acidity.

Hand-picked Chardonnay fruit was whole-bunch pressed to achieve gentle extraction and purity of flavour. The base wine was crafted to emphasise natural acidity and structure before undergoing traditional method secondary fermentation in bottle.

Extended time on lees has contributed texture, depth and complexity, while maintaining freshness and precision.

Fresh shucked oysters with lemon | Lightly fried calamari | Tempura zucchini flowers | Gougères.

94 Points — Tom Kline, Wine Pilot
“A chiselled, fine-spun sparkling that unfurls slowly in the glass, revealing ripe lemon, green apple, salted water cracker and brine, before deeper autolytic notes emerge with air — brioche and white almond. There’s a lovely sense of coiled linearity. The palate delivers seamless texture and effortless flow, with chalky grip framing the sides and attractive bitter preserved lemon nuance. Clean, precise acidity draws the wine long. Detail, shape, complexity and length are held in masterful balance between fruit and autolysis. A strong release.”

92 Points — Huon Hooke, The Real Review
“Light straw-yellow colour; smoky, toasty and faintly rubbery lees-aged complexity on the nose. The palate is light and dry but with good intensity and flow, the finish cleansed by phenolics as much as acidity. Stone-fruit flavours mingle attractively with aged nuances. A very appealing and more-ish sparkler with real drinkability.”

92 Points — Jeni Port, Wine Pilot
“Youthful, zesty and super fresh with plenty of bubbly oomph, this Blanc de Blancs captures Chardonnay at its zingy best. A nicely executed sparkling boasting a fine bead and notes of apple blossom, white flowers, dusty lemon and quince, cut apple, almond meal and biscuit with a saline oyster shell edge. Built on fresh acidity with autolysis-led notes of toasted nuts and almond bread. Good all-round balance.”

91 Points — Campbell Mattinson
“There’s a taut control to this sparkling wine. Flavours of green apple, preserved lemon, baked pastry and vanilla. Slender yet pure and precise, with strong refreshment and underlying quality. This wine should age well.”