2021 Estate Cuvée Blanc de Blancs

Vineyard Location

Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, our Hahndorf vineyard at an elevation of 450m is the source of the Estate Cuvée Blanc de Blanc. Harvested from a single south-facing block on our Ravenswood Lane vineyard, this high-altitude site, containing sparkling Chardonnay clones G9V7 and B277, contributes to the unique character of our cuvée.

Season

Cool conditions in spring favoured excellent soil moisture, followed by a warm and steady November, absent of extreme weather events. Slow ripening conditions aided acid retention and gradual flavour development across all varieties. An exceptional vintage for the Adelaide Hills.

Vinification

The hand-harvested fruit was whole-bunch pressed early in the morning, with only the free-run juice (550L/T) retained for fermentation, preserving purity and acidity. Fermentation occurred in a mix of 228L barriques and 300L stainless steel hogsheads. A portion was inoculated with chardonnay-specific yeast for varietal expression, while the rest was wild fermented for complexity. The wine matured on lees, completing malolactic fermentation over 9 months. After blending, 13% new oak was included, and the wine underwent secondary fermentation in the bottle, spending 32 months on lees before being disgorged in August 2024 with a 4.0g/L dosage.

Technical

Clone: G9V7 | B277 • Alcohol: 12.6% • Residual Sugar: 4.0 g/L • Total Acidity: 7.84 g/L • pH: 3.24 • Altitude: 400m • Slope: South-facing • Vegetarian: No • Vegan: No • Contains sulphites

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay

Food Match

Freshly shucked oysters

Production

3,360 Bottles

Winemaker

The Lane Vineyard

Best Drinking

Cellar up to 10 years

Size

750ml