Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Cloudy Bay
Label Name:
 
Pelorus NV
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (Chardonnay-dominant, ~70%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable ratings: Decanter 92 (recent tastings); Bob Campbell/The Real Review 95/100 (May 2024) and Michael Cooper 5 stars (2023) noted by retailers. Cloudy Bay Pelorus is widely cited as a benchmark NZ sparkling

Tasting Note
Pale straw with fine mousse; green apple, lemon zest, brioche and toasted almond notes. Creamy, toasty palate of citrus, pear and biscuit with a long, nutty finish (fine, persistent bubbles).

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, seared scallops, creamy cheeses, lemon-parmesan canapés. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Thai seafood salad, miso-glazed black cod, spicy grilled prawns.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (bottle secondary fermentation); base wines fermented in stainless steel and oak, aged on lees ~24 months before disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Established 1985 by David Hohnen; Pelorus launched 1987. Cloudy Bay is now part of LVMH (Veuve Clicquot family) and sources Wairau Valley estate and contract fruit.