Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Chardonnay 2016

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Niagara Escarpment

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Canada

The Global Fine Wine Challenge

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Chardonnay 2016

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery

Exhibitor

Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc de Blanc

Label

Niagara Escarpment

Region

Canada

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Closure

2016

Vintage

12.5%

Alcohol Content

$53.70 AUD

RRP (AUD)

Named in memory of Henry’s wife, widow, and family matriarch, Catharine Smith, ‘Carte Blanche’ is a vintage expression of Cuvée Catharine. Fruit sourced from our oldest and best estate-grown Chardonnay vineyards is hand-picked, the best of the best juice is isolated, partially barrel fermented and then aged for 54 months on the lees. Look for elegant lemony flavours and aromas of freshly baked bread.

Additional Features

Aged for 54 months

Ageing Length

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Ageing Type

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Closure

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Gold [GFW21]

2021 Global Fine Wine Challenge

89 | Delicate apple and yeast lees aromas. Creamy texture, Acid sour, sweetness not balanced and bubbles fall away.

93 | Marzipan, grapefruit, tonic water, touch herb garden and fine minerally notes.

95 | Vibrant yellow straw - fine bead. Complex bouquet baked red apple, brioche, nutmeg. Fine bead, good intensity and apple pie notes. Well integrated mousse - chalky lemon finish.

96 | Fresh, bright and expressive with lemon and bread dough aromas. The palate was good weight, freshness, intensity and balance. Long.

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