| Category: | Sparkling Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Sparkling White |
| Producer: | Arras |
| Label Name: | Ej Carr Late Disgorged (Gift Box) |
| Vintage: | 2005 |
| Country: | Australia |
| Region: | Tasmania (Derwent Valley, East Coast, Coal River Valley, Tamar Valley) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13% |
| Grape(s): | 69% Chardonnay, 31% Pinot Noir |
| Acidity: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 8-10 |
Awards/Ratings
Halliday Wine Companion — 99 points (E. J. Carr Late Disgorged 2005); praised by critics (James Halliday, Tyson Stelzer); House of Arras has won multiple international sparkling trophies and Decanter/CSWWC accolades
Tasting Note
Lemon curd, glacé pear and brioche with oyster‑shell minerality, toasted almond, nougat and subtle truffle notes. Creamy mousse, bright saline acidity and a long, honeyed, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, roast chicken, porcini or truffle risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Peking duck, dim sum, Thai seafood or lightly spiced Vietnamese dishes.
Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (bottle secondary fermentation). Base wines fermented on solids with some malolactic and a small % in new French oak; ~13 years on lees; low dosage (~3.1 g/L).
Vineyard Info
House of Arras (founded by Ed/E.J. Carr in 1995) — Tasmania’s most awarded sparkling producer; crafts prestige, long‑lees‑aged cuvées sourced from premium Tasmanian sites.
Arras Ej Carr Late Disgorged (Gift Box) 2005
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