Moorilla Cloth Label Late Disgorged 2009

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Moorilla
Label Name:
 
Cloth Label Late Disgorged
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tamar Valley / Southern Tasmania.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Aaron Brasher (The Real Review) – 96 points; Jancis Robinson – 16. 5/20; Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 – Bronze (Moorilla Estate 2009 Cloth Late Disgorged); London Wine Competition – 91 (Cloth Label vintages)

Tasting Note
Fine mousse with brioche, toast, meringue, honey, baked apple and nougat; white stone fruit and meyer lemon, savoury-umami lift, creamy texture and bright, persistent acidity. Long, textural finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, sashimi/sushi, perfect sashimi, tempura, steamed or grilled scallops, smoked salmon, miso-glazed fish, light creamy seafood pasta, roast chicken, triple-cream cheeses.

Production Method
Méthode Traditionnelle (bottle fermented) with extended lees ageing (10+ years) and late disgorgement; low dosage, small-batch estate fruit.

Vineyard Info
Moorilla Estate (founded by Claudio Alcorso), fruit from the St Matthias vineyard; now part of MONA, winemaking led by Conor van der Reest. Cloth Label is Moorilla’s artisanal flagship series.