Grand Muscat

The Chambers Rosewood – Grand Muscat cuvée originates from the family vineyard of Rutherglen , located in the state of Victoria in Australia. Established since 1858, on well-drained clay-sand soils and a warm continental climate with low yields, this historic terroir favors the overripeness of the grapes, particularly Muscat à Petits Grains Rouges . This multi-generational vineyard, benefiting from generous sunshine and careful work, gives each harvest a unique expression, rooted in the ardent and elegant identity of Rutherglen, a true world reference for fortified wines.

Vinification begins with a late harvest, when the berries are fully ripe and partially dried on the vine. After destemming and direct pressing, a very short fermentation takes place, interrupted by the addition of a neutral grape spirit to bring the alcohol content to between 16 and 19%. The wine is clarified and then left to rest in large old oak barrels (from 900 to 5000 liters) in a solera system maintained since the end of the 19th century, ensuring stylistic continuity and complexity.

This wine reveals notes of dried fig , candied dates , chestnut honey , apricot jam, dried rose, violet, mocha and toasted walnut , forming a rich and nuanced aromatic palette. On the palate, the attack is velvety, enveloping, supported by a subtle freshness that balances the sweetness. The texture is rich and creamy, the finish persistent, offering a sensation of depth, elegance and timelessness typical of the great muscats of Rutherglen.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and an ingrained knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude and a diverse notebook of 65 wine regions in many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country unlike any other. Australia burst into export markets in the 1980s and since then has been providing the world with vibrant, fruity and exceptional value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, Australian wine history was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's offering of high quality and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated on the southern oceanic edge where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions located 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 largest wine producers in the world, and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development now makes Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over 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.