Chandon Brut Summer 2017 Limited Edition
Country
Australia
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Sparkling Wine
Wine Region
Victoria
Grape Variety
Blended
vintage
N/V
Alcohol
12.50%
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
N/V
Product Description
Chandon has created a summer limited edition bottle inspired by great times and sunny moments. This chardonnay led méthode traditionnelle sparkling is a fresh and elegant aperitif style wine, with a soft, generous palate and a crisp finish.
Profile
Grape Blended
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes
Palate
Classic Chardonnay pear flavour. Gentle creamy texture, zesty acidity and complex hints of nougat lead to a long, dry and refreshing finish.
Colour
Pale straw with green hues.
Aroma
Bright and fresh aromas of apple sorbet, orchard blossoms and lemon zest sit alongside subtle brioche and fresh sourdough characters.
Palate
Classic Chardonnay pear flavour. Gentle creamy texture, zesty acidity and complex hints of nougat lead to a long, dry and refreshing finish.
Wine Pairing
:Seafood
:Fish
:Soft Cheese
Product details
Winemaking
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are harvested from early February to late March. On arrival, the grapes are pressed to juice, which is then briefly held before a light clarification step prior to inoculation with cultured yeast. The primary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with a few, small selected parcels fermented in oak vessels for greater complexity.
In May, the winemaking team assemble the Chandon Brut base from this selection of new base wines and reserve wines from previous years. The aim is to produce a blend with consistent style, complexity and character. All three classic Champenoise varieties are used and while the blend may vary from year to year, Chardonnay usually accounts for around 60% of the final composition. The reserve wines are stored in a combination of large oak barrels, barriques and stainless steel and comprise more than 20% of the final blend, adding maturity and further complexity to the Chandon Brut style.
Following the secondary fermentation in the bottle the wine is aged for up to 18 months on the yeast lees, which contribute a range of complex, savoury aromas and flavours to the finished wine. Perhaps more importantly, the yeast contributes to the texture and overall finesse of the bubbles in Chandon Brut, a result which cannot be achieved without this méthode traditionnelle.
Individual bottles are then riddled and disgorged, and a small amount of dosage liqueur is added to finish the wine. After a further three months bottle age the wine is ready for consumption.
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