House of Arras
E.J. Carr Special Release Late Disgorged 2006
House of Arras
E.J. Carr Special Release Late Disgorged 2006
The E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2006 is a special 30th anniversary release housed in a limited 1566 bottle edition. This spectacular wine is a true showcase of the prestige of the House of Arras style with its hallmark craftsmanship of extended lees ageing - this wine for almost two decades.
| GRAPE VARIETY | Chardonnay 66% Pinot Noir 34% |
|---|---|
| TIRAGE | 16 Years |
| DOSAGE | 1.7g/L |
| ALC/VOL | 13.2% |
| ACIDITY | 7.0g/L |
| pH | 3.02 |
Appearance
Yellow gold with a light green edge and a very fine persistent bead.
Bouquet
Aromas of classical lemon curd and marzipan intertwine with hints of fresh brioche, field mushroom, truffle and caramelised walnuts.
Palate
An elegant and refined palate with notes of lemon curd, roasted almond and nougat alongside underlying yeasty and creme brulee characters. The low dosage accentuates the vivacity and purity of the fruit. Undergoing 16 years in tirage allows superb depth and complexity to the palate.
Vineyard Provenance
Tasmania; Derwent Valley, East Coast, Coal River Valley 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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