Blanc de Blanc

Located in Tasmania, in southern Australia, the House of Arras vineyard benefits from a cool, maritime climate ideal for crafting highly precise sparkling wines. The grapes are sourced primarily from coastal and upland sites with diverse soils, ranging from sand and silt to limestone and clay. These cool terroirs ensure slow ripening and preserved acidity, perfect for Chardonnay. The mosaic of vineyard plots cultivated in Tasmania allows for the creation of a wine that is complex, vibrant, and marked by the oceanic influence of the Bass Strait.

The Chardonnay grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and then pressed as whole bunches before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, designed to preserve aromatic purity. The base wines are then blended and bottled for secondary fermentation using the traditional method. The Blanc de Blanc cuvée benefits from extended aging on its lees in the bottle, followed by riddling and disgorging just before release, in order to develop the complexity, creamy texture, and fine bubbles characteristic of the House of Arras style.

This wine reveals notes of ripe citrus , crisp green apple , and juicy pear , complemented by delicate floral touches and hints of brioche and toasted hazelnut from aging on the lees. Chalky mineral accents underscore the freshness of the aromatic profile. On the palate, the texture is both creamy and precise, carried by a lively acidity that extends the finish, leaving an impression of great purity and balanced length.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multigenerational winemaking families, and a deep-rooted knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to this a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude, and a diverse portfolio of 65 wine regions across a wide range of climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine nation. Australia burst onto the export scene in the 1980s and has since been offering the world vibrant, fruity, and exceptionally good-value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the history of Australian wine was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache, and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diverse range of high-quality Australian wines and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is concentrated primarily along the southern coastline where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, each centered around major cities: Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne, and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the world's largest wine producers and was the fourth-largest exporter in 2011. This recent development has made Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines throughout the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines, which are defined by their terroir.