2017 Mordrelle Blanc de Blancs

A toasty, rich and complex Blanc de Blancs from Adelaide Hills sparkling wine specialists, Mordrelle.
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When specialising in viticulture and oenology studies, Martin Moran became enchanted by the craft behind sparkling wines. He's certainly honed that craft, and it's evident within this sublime Blanc de Blancs.

The Chardonnay grapes for the wine are hand picked, and aged on lees for ~5 years, packing a punch of toasty flavours, as well as texture and complexity.

Dry with cutting acidity and bright fruit flavours along with an undertone of nuts and brioche, it's the perfect aperitif.

93 points
"There's a restraint and elegance to this sparkling wine, despite the graft of leesy chew, nutty savouriness and general baked goods amongst the bright citrus fruit profile and swishes of saline mineral charm... This is a delight to drink."
- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 points - "Spends around five years on lees before bottling. There's a restraint and elegance to this sparkling wine, despite the graft of leesy chew, nutty savouriness and general baked goods amongst the bright citrus fruit profile and swishes of saline mineral charm. An attractive honey nut cornflake aroma over lime and green apple an additional appeal. Bubbles are tight and tense, a chalky profile from the mid-palate does good for textural appeal amongst inherent tension and vitality. This is a delight to drink." - Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

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    Brilliant

    A delicious sparkling with depth of flavour yet light and vibrant. Up there with the very best Aust sparklings.

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Handpicked from a small vineyard in Lenswood, comprised of three clones on three different rootstocks, planted in the early 2000s as a research trial vineyard (ex SARDI). Tiraged in November 2017 and then aged on lees for 5.5 years. The colour is slightly golden, aromas of apple, ginger and roast almonds combined with flavours of brioche, apples and vermouth alike spices, very effervescent and creamy mouthfeel, finish dry.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Sparkling
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Size 750ml
Vintage 2017
Closure Cork

Mordrelle

Martin Moran was born and raised in Argentina, where his infatuation with viticulture and winemaking began as his grandfather would walk with him through their family vineyards in Mendoza.

He went on to specialise in viticulture and oenology, and eventually found himself in Australia to work vintages across the Langhorne Creek, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale regions. It was here that Martin stayed, falling in love with (and marrying) his wife Michelle and embarking on the dream of starting their own boutique label - starting with their first wine, a sparkling created just for their wedding!

They specialise in premium, aged sparkling wines, but you'll find plenty of joy in their reds and whites too.

Winemaker/Owner, Martin Morgan amongst his Chardonnay vines Mordrelle

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