2013 Technical Specifications
Region Marlborough
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2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.4%
Residual Sugar 8 g/L
pH 3.12
Total Acidity 6.83 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 66% Pinot Noir; 34% Chardonnay
Region Marlborough
Soil Wairau valley sites range from stony, Free-draining gravels to fine silt loams containing some clay.
Harvest Dates Harvest commenced on 2010-03-15.
Brix at Harvest 19.4°
Grape Clone Nine Pinot Noir clones and six Chardonnay clones
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and large- and small-format old French-oak vessels
Pressing Method Grapes Were Pressed Without Crushing.
Oak Types Old French oak
Tirage Date 30 Nov 2010
Disgorgement Date November 2017
Production Details Base wines spent a further nine months on yeast lees before blending. The assemblage was tiraged with prise de mousse yeast and then aged in bottle on lees for just under seven years before disgorgement. The source gives a planting density of 1,850 vines/ha, VSP training and 9 tonnes/ha as an average-year vineyard yield, not as a 2010-specific yield.
Tasting Notes Pale straw with a persistent fine bead; orchard fruit, white flowers, pastry, citrus, pear, roasted almond, toast and nut characters; tightly structured with bright acidity and an extended finish.
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2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Drinking Window Drink now, but would age at least 5 years
Region Marlborough
Production Details The official 2006 Magnum release page states that this large-format release was disgorged in 2018 and recommends serving it at 8–10°C. These format-specific details are retained here rather than generalized into vintage-wide disgorgement or single-temperature fields.
Tasting Notes Brioche, nougat, almond biscotti, red apple and citrus; creamy palate balanced by a fine acid backbone.
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2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Drinking Window 2009-2013
Region Marlborough
Closure Cork
Tasting Notes Fine persistent bead and creamy mousse; yeast-derived, biscuit, cashew, citrus and toast characters; creamy texture, crisp finish and long nutty aftertaste.
Food Pairing Sushi and sashimi
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Jacksons Road, 7040 Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Owner
Moët Hennessy (LVMH)
Cellarmaster
Yang Shen (Estate Director)