Methode Traditionnelle Vintage 2017 Blanc de Blancs

The ‘crown jewel’ in our sparkling collection; this exquisite wine exudes style and finesse. Refreshing citrus notes with an irresistible aroma of a pâtisserie. Tantalizing lime and chamomile with precise acidity that dances on the palate. Fine persistent mousse will capture and engage your senses.

An exceptional example of world class Méthode Traditionnelle, handcrafted in Central Otago, New Zealand.

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• Current reviews:

  Gold:Aotearoa New Zealand Organic Wine Awards 2024

  Champion Sparkling 2024: Aotearoa New Zealand Organic Wine Awards

  Points 97Emma Jenkins MW
  Delicate and precise, its flagship Vintage displays beautifully integrated aromas of freshly baked bread, subtle lemon, green apple and aspirin-like minerality. The palate has similar finesse and plenty of harmony, it’s a lovely melding of.

  96★★★★★BOB CAMPBELL MW: Made from 100% organic/biodynamic chardonnay from Bendigo. Aged for five years in bottle on the yeast lees. Rich, creamy wine with pronounced baguette-like yeast lees character. Delicate, complex méthode traditionnelle – one of NZ’s best. (25 Oct 2023)

  95 points: “A wine in a perfect drinking window. Satin through silky textures touch the palate first with a mushrooming and gently forceful mousse. Taut and youthful with a crisp acid line carrying a saline note then flavours of lemon and white peach. The autolysis suggests flavours of sour-dough bread and crackers, while a floral mineral layer adds complexity and depth. A delicious and complete wine ready to drink from today and through 2027.” By Cameron Douglas MS (7 October 2022)

• Previous Release:
  94 points by Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Jun 2021)
  'Riedel Wine of the Show'at NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
  'Champion Sparkling' at NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
  'Gold Medal' at NZ Organic Wine Awards (May 2021)
  5 Starsand Classic by Michael Cooper MW (Jan 2021)
  93 points by Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com (Dec 2020)
  96 points, 5 Stars and ranked #2 of 15 by Bob Campbell MW,
  The Real Review (Nov 2020)
  96 points by Cameron Douglas MS (Sep 2020)
  ‘Gold’ and selected for 2020 Air New Zealand Fine Wine Programme (May 20)
• Although our Central Otago summer was cooler than usual the fruit proudly ripened as normal. The season resulted in smaller bunch and lower berry weight which resulted in the Pinot Noir being concentrated with very good structure and weight.

• The grapes for the Vintage 2017 Blanc de Blancs were hand-picked in ideal condition on the 22^nd March 2017. Bottled on the 4^th December 2017, this exceptional wine was aged for 5 years on lees then riddled and disgorged by hand during Spring 2022 on-site at Quartz Reef.

• pH: 3.09, TA: 8.7g/l, Alc: 12.5%, RS: 4g/l
  Limited Release

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