House of Arras
E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2009 Magnum
House of Arras
E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2009 Magnum
This 2009 release in Magnum format is 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 complexity and vibrancy which are the hallmarks of the House of Arras style.
| GRAPE VARIETY | Chardonnay 65%, Pinot Noir 35% |
|---|---|
| TIRAGE | 16 Years |
| DOSAGE | 1.4g/L |
| ALC/VOL | 12.5% |
| ACIDITY | 7.5g/L |
| pH | 3.16 |
Appearance
Deep straw/gold. An ultrafine and persistent bead.
Bouquet
Aromas of honey, freshly baked pastry, exotic spice and oyster shell.
Palate
Characters of malted barley, field mushroom, sourdough and lemon curd. The wine has intense minerality and savoury umami, balanced by fine tannins, natural acidity, tension and a persistent finish.
Vineyard Provenance
Tasmania; Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, East Coast and Pipers River.
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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