Arras Grand Vintage 2009

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Arras
Label Name:
 
Grand Vintage
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Pipers River, Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, Freycinet, Huon Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 66% / Pinot Noir 34%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 97 pts (Halliday Wine Companion); multiple national trophies (Tasmanian Wine Show, Royal Hobart); Platinum/Gold recognition at Decanter and international sparkling competitions

Tasting Note
Layered brioche, toasted sourdough, lemon curd, oyster shell, roasted hazelnut and field mushroom; bright citrus acidity, fine mousse and a long saline-mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, lobster, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta; Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, dim sum, steamed fish, delicate Thai or Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle — bottle fermentation with extended lees ageing (typically 7–13 years), low dosage (≈1.6–3g/L); some parcels see partial oak fermentation and malolactic.

Vineyard Info
House of Arras (founded mid‑1990s), led by chief winemaker Ed Carr; Tasmania’s most awarded sparkling house, sourcing fruit from premium Tasmanian subregions.