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Made in the same celebrated Elstree style, extended maturation on yeast lees has provided savoury, toasty aromas to complement the fruity flavours of this elegant sparkling wine. Natural lively acids have mellowed during the maturation process resulting in a balanced, soft and rounded mouth-feel.

“Only a few Marlborough bubblies can stand close comparison with Champagne (the real stuff). From one vintage to the next, one of the region’s finest sparklings is Elstree, made at the Highfield winery with technical input from the Champagne house of Drappier” Michael Cooper, Cuisine Magazine

Sensory Notes

Colour: Pale straw with fine consistent beads

Aroma: Lime, apple with toasty notes

Palate: Citrus flavours with creamy texture and a lengthy, dry finish

Technical Notes

Fermentation: 50% primary fermentation in French oak and 50% in stainless steel tank. 100% secondary fermented in bottle

Maturation: 3 years bottle maturation on yeast lees

Variety: Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 50%

Alcohol: 12.0%

Total acidity: 4.00g/l

pH: 3.12

Residual sugar: 6.0g/l

Harvest dates: Pinot Noir 14 March, Chardonnay 24 & 27 March 2002

Bottling dates: Tirage 17 July 2003. Disgorged 10 July 2006, under diam cork

Cellaring Potential

This wine is ready to enjoy now and will develop nicely into 2008

Food Suggestions

Classic apperitif wine and perfect with fresh shucked Oysters