2020 Oakdene Kristen Sparkling Blanc de Blancs

Appearance
Bright straw in colour.

Bouquet
Grapefruit, stone fruit, lifted brioche and yeast aged characters. Palate Fine persistent mousse, granny smith apple and citrus. Creamy mid palate texture, taut acidity adding drive and length to the palate.

Fermentation
Fruit was harvested early to retain acidity and allow long term aging on yeast lees. The wine is a dry (or brut) style made from 100% Chardonnay made in the “traditional method”, where the secondary ferment takes place in bottle. The wine is left to ferment and age on lees for 38 months before hand riddling, disgorging, corking and finished with a measured dosage (still wine and sugar addition) to balance the wine and fill out the palate.

Conclusion
A dry aperitif style, to be enjoyed chilled with or without food.

REVIEWS & RATINGS

96 points  & Special Value Red Star, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion - 'Made from 100% chardonnay and aged on lees for nearly four years. 2g/L RS. A bright green gold, this impressive (and extremely well-priced) sparkling emerges with subtle aromas of stone fruits, candied lemon and fresh almond croissant. Dry, chalky textured and very long, this would make the ideal aperitif with gougères!'.