Maude Central Otago Méthode Traditionnelle NV

Description

Almond, Off-dry, Pastry

"The bouquet for this wine is quite remarkable with scents of complex lees autolysis capturing the first impression followed quickly by baked citrus peel and stone fruit; a gentle toasty nutty quality emerges slowly but becomes quite distinctive after a few minutes in glass. On the palate - a creamy texture, firm and bold mousse - as this settles a silky texture remains; flavours of citrus, honey and stone fruit return. A light baked custard note is constant through the tasting; lengthy, balanced and delicious" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jan 2017

Maude NV Brut is delicate rose gold in colour with rich & complex aromas – layers of lemon blossom, brioche & biscuit with hints of almond nuttiness. Elegant finely structured, the wines fruit flavours are enhanced by the biscuity yeast lees complexities & crisp natural acidity.

There are 5 vintages in the Maude NV Brut. Pinot Noir & Chardonnay is hand harvested, chilled overnight & gently pressed to extract only the purest juice. 40% is fermented in well-seasoned oak barriques whilst the remainder is fermented cool in stainless steel tanks.

The base wines made from 2004, 2005 & 2008 were blended to form the ‘reserve’ material. 25% of this rich nutty complexing wine was included in the assemblage – the remainder from the 2011 & 2012 vintages.

After the base wine has been transferred to bottle, tiraged & undergone secondary fermentation, the wine is aged on yeast lees for at least 36 months prior to riddling and disgorging.