Akarua Rose NV New Zealand Central Otago
Akarua Rose NV New Zealand Central OtagoAkarua Rose NV
TIrage / lees aging
Aged on lees in bottle following secondary fermentation for 18 months, riddled, disgorged, aged on cork for an additional minimum 3 mths before release.
Tasting note
Pretty red florals and strawberry perfume, with freshly baked baguette. Creamy mid palate and nuttiness from barrel fermentation, red fruits, complex autolytic toasted brioche notes and fine persistent bead. Lovely length and mouth filling richness balanced with bright acidity.
Andre Delorme Blanc de Blanc Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Blanc NV
Andre Delorme Blanc de Blanc Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Blanc NVAndre Delorme Blanc de Blanc Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Blanc NV. The Brut NV from Andre Delorme, made from premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, is a deliciously crisp, easy-drinking Sparkling White with stunning, Champagne-like qualities.
Andre Delorme is considered one of Burgundy’s most eminent wine houses, and that his Brut Nv Sparkling White has been exported all over the world is a testament to his knowledge and passion.
Incredibly affordable considering the quality of this fantastic French Sparkling, the Andre Delorme Brut Nv is a wonderful addition to any celebration.
Andre Jacquart Vertus Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc N.V
Andre Jacquart Vertus Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc N.VBrilliant pale gold, with a tight bead and persistent mousse. The chardonnay provides green pear apple and toasted bread on the nose, with distinct wet stone minerality. Lush creamy mousse upon entry, rich full and crisp, with warm toasty elements. Explosive aged Chardonnay elements, intense minerality and great depth of flavor. Length and persistence of Burgundian style Chardonnay in the finish. Regardless of whether a festive occasion, aperitif high class, or with dinner, this wine deserves to be enjoyed with delicate dishes such as a Sole “Meuniere,” steamed lobster, or halibut.
Asolo Prosecco DOCG Italy
Asolo Prosecco DOCG ItalyThe Asolo Prosecco DOCG is a white wine that has become very popular both in Italy and abroad, thanks to its drinkability and pleasantness of the bubbles combined with floral and fruity character. The production area is entirely in the province of Treviso, and more precisely in the Montello hill and the hills around Asolo. It is vinified from grapes Glera, a semi-aromatic variety, with the addition of other local grapes like Bianchetta, Perera and Verdiso. The most famous and popular version is the Prosecco sparkling wine, produced from base wines and sparkled in stainless steel tanks using the Martinotti-Charmat method, that allows to better express the typical floral and fruity notes. Prosecco is also produced in the still version. Important is the zoning of the vineyards that many manufacturers are also highlighting in the label with the words “Rive”. It indicates a particular vineyard that, thanks to its exposure and substrate, gives very high quality wines. The Asolo Prosecco is sold indicating the residual sugar in it. Beside the traditional “Extra-dry”, the versions “Dry” and the modern and international “Brut” are now popular. Wine Tasting Notes The sparkling Asolo Prosecco appears pale yellow with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose is intense with strong floral and fruity aromatic notes. The palate is pleasant, dry or slightly sweet (depending on the version), with a long finish.
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature Grand Cru N.V
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature Grand Cru N.VBenoît Lahaye’s Brut Nature highlights his chalk-streaked terroir surrounding the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. This Champagne is 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, 80% from Bouzy and 20% from Ambonnay, all grown on brown chalk; the vines are an average of 35-years-old. Lahaye’s Brut Nature is a fine example of the clarity one can achieve in non-dosage Champagne. Raspberries align with white rocks making this a fine selection for rich seafood dishes, such as lobster bisque.
Billecart Salmon Nicolas Francois 2002
Billecart Salmon Nicolas Francois 2002Billecart Salmon Nicolas Francois 2002 A hint of struck flint reduction makes way for the icy brightness of grapefruit zest, lemon, white peach, then the warmth of figs, and later, yellow summer fruits. A decade in the cellar has set down layers of toast and nuts, even wood spice. Refreshing acidity takes time to uncoil, and minerality rises slowly, super fine, confident and taut, surging on the finish in a cascade of chalk that lingers, undeterred, for minutes.
Billecarte Salmon Brut NV
Billecarte Salmon Brut NVBillecarte Salmon Brut NV. Pale gold. Fresh peach, pear and nectarine on the nose, with a complicating note of white flowers. Fleshy, plush and ripe, with strong peach and ripe pear flavors in a more powerful and less restrained style than last year’s release. Firms up on the finish, picking up a mineral note and showing very good balance and length
Bonnaire Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc N.V
Bonnaire Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc N.VThe NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut is a clear, fresh and chalky Chardonnay from Cramant in the Côte des Blancs that opens with lovely intense and soft white fruit aromas. It is a mouth-filling, very elegant and finessed Cramant with highly digestible balance and stimulating lightness in alcohol (12%). The finish is charmingly round and fruity but also has the typical chalky texture that gives it perfect balance. This is an excellent cuvée with a delicate, salty, well-structured finish.
Bruno Paillard Assemblage 2008
Bruno Paillard Assemblage 2008The “Assemblage” 2008 vintage presents an harmonious balance between generous aromas of almonds, fresh fruits and spicy notes.
Blend
Fisrt pressing 42% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 16% of Pinot Meunier, sourced from 10 of the best terroirs in the heart of Champagne.
Ageing
Eight years sur lies followed by a minimum of 12 months after disgorgement.
Dosage
Extra brut, very low dosage: 5g/L.
