2020 Bellebonne Vintage Cuvee

96 pts
An elegant and sublime small-batch Methode Traditional Sparkling from Tasmania.
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Description

With only a few hundred dozen of the Bellebonne Vintage Cuvee produced annually, this sparkling wine has quickly found its way to cult status.

From the Pipers River region of Tasmania, it is a 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir blend of 2 ha of vines. It has aromas of summer at Wimbledon, with a delicate toasted nuttiness, alongside some floral spice. This is a ripe wine, which envelopes the palate as it opens in the glass.

With 4 years on lees before disgorgement, it’s no surprise that this wine, from one of Australia's most respected makers of sparkling wine; Natalie Fryar is so complex, refined, and simply exquisite.

96 points
"Wonderfully focused, with a beautiful stony presence and flow on the palate. Umani-rich with oyster shell and maritime tones with white nectarine, almond and clover blossom, creamed honey, powdered stone, light mushroom broth and a real sense of composure and grace. Another great release."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

96 points - "60/40% chardonnay/pinot noir, lees stirring and chardonnay at the core of this wine. Wonderfully focused, with a beautiful stony presence and flow on the palate. Umani-rich with oyster shell and maritime tones with white nectarine, almond and clover blossom, creamed honey, powdered stone, light mushroom broth and a real sense of composure and grace. Another great release." - Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 points - "Light-medium straw colour tinged with brassy touches, the bouquet very nutty and nougat-like, with some oak influence; the shape of the wine is lean and tensioned, taut and focused, and it finishes dry and with medium-long persistence. Quite complex flavours incorporating toasted hazelnut, nougat and pencil shavings. A very toasty, savoury sparkling wine." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

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    Stefan R.
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    2 years ago
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    2016 Bellebonne Blanc de Blancs
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Serious bubbles

    My GF and I rarely spend more than $100 on Aussie bubbles but we did not regret it with th is bottle. Very classy stuff indeed!

Pure Tasmanian- 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. Palest gold. Complex and inviting aromas of strawberries and cream, lightly toasted hazelnuts, ginger spice and honeysuckle. It surrounds the palate with full, ripe fruit, the flavours gaining confidence with each sip.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Sparkling
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Tasmania
Australian State TAS
Feature High Score
Women in Wine
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 96
Size 13

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