Arras Brut Elite No.1601

96 Points & Special Value Wine James Halliday

1601NV. Made predominantly from a single vintage, the wines exceptional complexity and consistent style is achieved through a portion of multi-vintage blending. The Cuvée Number, displayed on the label, identifies the predominant vintage and batch number.

The elegant style of Brut Elite is driven by the high portion of red fruits, Pinot Noir 57% and Pinot Meunier 8%, creating the velvety texture and rich flavours. A seamless palate of sophistication and poise displaying secondary flavours of field mushroom and brioche that overlay the lychee fruit, that further builds complexity and persistence. The Pinot Meunier also adds the delicate, soft and luscious characters, with firm natural acidity providing a backbone for the longevity and vibrancy of this wine.

94% of this blend is from 2016 vintage a year with excellent fruit yield. Blended from the classic sparkling grape varieties, handpicked and whole bunch pressed to ensure the remarkable brightness of character and structural elegance.

“Cuvee No. 1601 : A 57/35/8% blend of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier, 7% fermented in French barriques, and a dosage of 3.5gL. It’s initially light on its feet, then dips before surging on the finish and aftertaste. Sophisticated and exhilarating” – 96 Points & Special Value Wine James Halliday