Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Boerl & Kroff
Label Name:
 
Ej Carr Late Disgorged (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, Pipers River)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay (≈62%), Pinot Noir (≈38%)
Method:
 
Méthode traditionnelle (traditional bottle fermentation). Extended tirage (10+ years on lees), partial malolactic fermentation on selected parcels, late disgorgement and low dosage (typically 1.6–3 g/L).
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10
Tasting Note:
 
Golden straw with an ultra-fine mousse. Aromas of brioche, toasted hazelnut, lemon curd, oyster shell and sea spray. Palate shows creamy pastry, stone fruit, truffle and saline minerality, bright acidity and a long savoury finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: oysters, lobster, scallops, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy pasta, mushroom risotto. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, miso-glazed fish, sashimi-style seafood, delicate Chinese seafood or Cantonese steamed fish.
Vineyard Info:
 
House of Arras (Ed/E.J. Carr) is a Tasmanian sparkling specialist; the EJ Carr Late Disgorged cuvée was first produced in 1998 as the flagship long-lees release and has earned international recognition.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Consistently highly rated by Australian and international critics across multiple releases (typical scores for EJ Carr Late Disgorged vintages range mid-90s; Halliday/Wine Companion and other reviewers have scored certain releases 95–98/100). Multiple gold medals and awards at international sparkling wine competitions for various vintages