Brut Reserve Twenty Thirteen
This Library Release wine has been gently maturing in our cellars. A Pinot Noir-dominated blend from a cool vintage, this wine is elegant and nuanced with layers of complex flavours. The overall impression is bright and vibrant.
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ABOUT THE 2013 VINTAGE
A cool spring resulted in a later than usual start to the season. Once bud burst was under way growth was consistent and strong. Good temperatures in early July meant that flowering was successful and relatively quick. Harvest commenced slightly later than usual, due to the late spring, but produced excellent fruit of a very high quality.
TASTING NOTE
This elegant Brut Reserve has developed a nuanced nose of lemon and lime, apple blossom and elderflower. There’s also a touch of mallow sweetness and Chantilly cream too. The palate is broader with lush, peach stone fruit, baked apple compote, ripe cherry and nougat. The overall impression is bright and vibrant with a round, complete finish.
Brut Reserve Twenty Thirteen
Analysis
Grape Variety:
55% Pinot Noir
27% Pinot Meunier
18% Chardonnay
Alcohol:
12%
Titratable Acidity:
9.1g/l
Residual Sugar:
9g/l
pH:
3.12
Factsheets:
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2013Winemaking
Processing:
Whole bunch pressed and naturally settled for 24-36 hours.
Fermentation:
10 days under 20 degrees celsius using specialist sparkling wine yeast. Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, with a small percentage fermented in old oak barrels for complexity.
Bottling Date:
May 2014.
Lees Ageing:
Minimum 28 months.
