House of Arras
Grand Vintage 2009
House of Arras
Grand Vintage 2009
The House of Arras Grand Vintage 2009 is a refined expression of vineyard, vintage and winemaking mastery, showcasing exceptional depth, structure and finesse. Delicate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir characters reveal notes of toasted sourdough, field mushroom, lemon curd and malted barley, balanced by fine acidity and mineral tension.
| GRAPE VARIETY | Chardonnay 66%, Pinot Noir 34% |
|---|---|
| TIRAGE | 9 years |
| DOSAGE | 3.1g/L |
| ALC/VOL | 12.5% |
| ACIDITY | 7.6g/L |
| pH | 3.12 |
Appearance
Sparkling yellow gold with a wonderfully fine bead.
Bouquet
Lifted aromas reminiscent of fresh brioche, white flowers, oyster shell and exotic spice.
Palate
A seamless, elegantly structured palate of toasted sourdough, field mushroom, lemon curd and malted barley, with fine tension and poise. Low dosage balances perfectly with fine tannins and natural acidity.
Vineyard Provenance
Tasmania; Derwent Valley, East Coast, Coal River Valley, Pipers River and Tamar Valley
JAMES
HALLIDAY
“Arras is made by a quietly spoken genius, Ed Carr, whose name should be known around the world. He is, by some considerable distance, Australia’s greatest sparkling winemaker.”
TYSON
STELZER
“It’s impossible to overstate the impact of House of Arras on Australian sparkling. No house is more awarded or celebrated, and no individual deserves more credit than its humble creator, Ed Carr, whose genius has shaped the global reputation of Tasmanian sparkling wine.”
CAMPBELL
MATTINSON
“House of Arras is a great producer of sparkling wine, both in the context of Australia and of the world... Ed Carr has made steadfastly sure that Arras is a wine name guaranteed to inspire both trust and joy... it has has never been anything other than superb.”
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