Eldridge Estate Fume Blanc 2017 Victoria Mornington Peninsula

The vineyard is located in an old wine grower’s village named Chambetin (later to become Champtin), in the south of the village of Sancerre. There, vines reign on every hill.

Research goes back until François Champault around 1850 then to his son, Stanislas Champault, around 1900.

Roger Champault is the 5th generation in this family business. When he took over the estate, he only owned 2 hectares. Little by little, the estate grew thanks to the new land that was bought and therefore the new vines that were planted. He also modernized the viticultural and winegrowing facilities and put in thermoregulated tanks in the cellar.

At first, the bouquet is discreet. Then it opens on aromas of white fruits. The mouth is ample and perfumed. Enjoy as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to fish and selfish or white meats and cheeses.

The estate’s flagship wine originates from the harmonious blending of grapes from the various Blanc-Fumé parcels. This wine is made according to traditional methods; direct pressing and then matured on fine lees, expressing fruity, exotic flavours of grapefruit and other citrus fruit along with the rich mineral flavour of a typical “Terres blanches” wine. A wonderful accompaniment to any meal!