Yarrabank Late Disgorged 2004

Description

Yarrabank (joint venture between Champagne Devaux and Yering Station, Yarra Valley) produce top shelf vintage sparkling. About Yarrabank bubblies James Halliday said they were: “…outstanding, the wines having a delicacy unmatched by any other Australian sparkling wines.”

This is a very special wine.  Released after 8 years on lees when the flavour profile has fully developed.  A blend of 54% chardonnay, 46% pinot noir. … Grapes picked at optimal ripeness with a balance of intense natural acidity and tight focused flavours. Grapes are gently whole bunch pressed to retain freshness and purity.  Only the heart run of the berries are used and fermented in tank to maintain a pristine line of concentration.  Oyster shell minerality on the nose, combined with mature yeast development. Lovely honeycomb notes combine with ripe apple. Incredibly focused line of intense mineral & citrus fruit typical of Yarrabank Late Disgorged.  A creamy mousse rich with toasty toffee like flavours only found with extended yeast autolysis. Top shelf “vintage champagne” quality here.  Pedigree in spades here so a bargain on offer !

96 points James Halliday 2015 Australian Wine Companion ... “Vibrant straw-gold; from low yielding Upper Yarra vines, still wonderfully youthful after more than seven years on lees, citrus and nectarine flavours more powerful and focused than the bready/yeast characters that have slowly built during the time on lees, the length of the palate most impressive. It has gained even more vibrancy over the past six months since first tasted. “
RRP $60