Palate
Captured in the first effervescing notes that take flight from the glass, is a generosity of fruit and the evocative aromas that define Methodé Traditionelle wines. The Chardonnay grape contributes most to the fruit aromas and flavours of this wine. Citrus, white peach and a fine mineral, linear acidity. Essentially the wine’s structure and drive is derived from early harvest, fine, cool climate Chardonnay. Pinot Noir’s contribution is cameo and veiled in the greater complexity of the wine. Although, it’s soft, red berry flavours provide some back palate generosity
Growing Conditions
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are grown specifically for the Grand Jeté on the elevated, south facing slopes of our Mt. Barrow vineyard in the Mount Barker sub region of the Great Southern. At an altitude of 380M, the cooling breezes off the southern ocean allow us to capture delicate fruit flavours and fine acidity in this wine. The grapes are hand harvested in early February at between 10 and 11 degrees Baume and only the finest free run juice is retained. The base wines are fermented in older French oak and undergo some malolactic to enhance complexity.
Food Pairing
Pan seared scallops or lime cured salmon with avocado.
