{"product_id":"house-of-arras-brut-elite-sparkling-nv-750ml","title":"House of Arras Brut Elite Sparkling NV 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA refined Tasmanian sparkling wine crafted by Ed Carr, combining Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from Tasmania's cool-climate vineyards. Extended ageing on lees gives the wine impressive complexity, with aromas of gunflint, white stone fruit, grapefruit pith and oyster shell. The palate is elegant and mineral-driven, with fine persistent bubbles, vibrant acidity and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 3, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe NV Brut Elite 2018 is creamy and fresh in the mouth: layers of crushed shells and white citrus, almond meal and a gentle biscuit sway on the palate. I asked Ed Carr about this and he said, \"Yes, I often see a honey biscuit character in the wine.\" Verified. Made in the traditional method, this is handpicked, best juice of the press, with 100% malolactic fermentation and aging in 5% first-use oak and 5% in second and third-use oak. There are some much larger foudres involved in the reserve program. The first time we will see the benefits of this is in the 2022 blend. The 1801 on the neck label refers to the 2018 vintage, comprising much of the base vintage. This wine has spent four years on the lees as a minimum, and it receives a tailored dosage, here just three grams per liter. You get bone broth, enoki, tatami mat and brine, along with pressed flowers and cracked oyster shell. Really lovely. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Sep 28, 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale in appearance. The nose is fresh and lifted, with notes of minerals, sea shells, talcum powder and white flowers. The palate is light-bodied with a finely integrated mousse and striking acidity, giving notes of lemon pith, grapefruit and orange blossoms. A lovely NV methode traditonnelle. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57);\"\u003eJR 16+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Oct 2, 2025\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2025-2030\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e62% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay, 9% Pinot Meunier, from vineyards across Tasmania. Four years on lees, 3 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eVery good, complex, enticing aromas, some savoury leatherwood honey, nutty, wafery, but still so youthful and lean on the palate: an Aspro-like minerality and texture. Will benefit from more time under cork.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eMax Allen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouseofarras.com.au\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe House of Arras Brut Elite is a unique sparkling wine from Australia’s most awarded sparkling house. Made predominantly from a single vintage, the wine’s exceptional complexity and consistent style is achieved through a portion of multi-vintage blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance\u003cbr\u003eLight straw, with a green and golden hue. A fine and persistent bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouquet\u003cbr\u003eLifted, complex and beguiling aroma of gunflint, fresh white stone fruit, grapefruit pith, lanolin and oyster shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003eLifted, complex and beguiling aroma of gunflint, fresh white stone fruit, grapefruit pith, lanolin and oyster shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No significant oak influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61.9% Pinot Noir, 29.2% Chardonnay, 8.9% Pinot Meunier\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Méthode Traditionnelle, 4 years on tirage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.13 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ed Carr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tasmania; Derwent Valley, East Coast, Coal River Valley, Tamar Valley and Pipers River; Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e8–10°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oysters, lobster, scallops, sashimi, grilled fish, Asian cuisine and soft cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41330793676864,"sku":"SPAU00NV0140","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/house-of-arras-sparkling-brut-elite-nv-750ml.jpg?v=1789545574","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/house-of-arras-brut-elite-sparkling-nv-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}