2014 Jansz Late Disgorged Vintage Cuvee
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Pale gold in colour with a delicate bead and fine mousse. Intense and complex, showing beautiful synergy between Tasmanian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Initial aromas of lemon curd, white flowers and nougat are evident, evolving to include preserved lemon and honeysuckle. Additional time on yeast lees offers toasty notes of baked brioche and hazelnuts. The palate is layered and complex. Chardonnay provides purity, power and palate length with notes of crème brûlée, citrus zest and sea spray. Pinot Noir complements the structured elegance of the Chardonnay with mouth filling texture and flavours of rose water and strawberries to create a rich and luxurious wine.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
53% Chardonnay 47% Pinot Noir
Appellation
Tamar Valley
Harvest Date
March & April 2013
Acid
6.6 g/L
pH
3.04
Aging
86 Months
Residual Sugar
4.0 g/L
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Awards
James Halliday 5 star winery
Vineyard Notes
Long aged and handcrafted from the best block of Pinot Noir in our estate vineyard at Pipers River. Deep, free-draining, ferrasol soils and close proximity to Bass Strait combine to allow long, cool ripening that produces intensely flavoured fruit, balanced with lingering natural acidity.
Production Notes
Above average springtime temperatures were coupled with moderate rainfall. These conditions were responsible for good flower initiation and consequently above average bunch sizes and yields. Summer and autumn were very mild with average rainfall. This allowed the well balanced crop to reach maturity through a healthy canopy and long growing season.
Winemaker Notes
In years where wine quality reaches the highest standards, a few select bottles are held back to age for an extra four years, creating this Late Disgorged Vintage Cuvée. The extra years of ageing on lees in bottle give amazing depth and complexity to the final wine. Gentle handling, partial barrel fermentation in aged French oak for eight months and complex assemblage blending has resulted in this classic wine. Over seven years of ageing on yeast lees after secondary fermentation gives wonderful yeast complexity to the final wine.
Food Pairing Notes
Roasted quail marinated in subtle Asian spices, sweetened with a dash of mirin.