Palate
Captured in the first effervescing notes that take flight from the glass, is a generosity of fruit entwined with the evocative aromas that define Methodé Traditionelle wines. In this wine, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir embrace as the vibrant citrus, white peach and fine mineral, acidity of Chardonnay meld with Pinot Noir’s violet notes and supple red berry fruits that give a silkiness to the palate. As “time on lees” extends, the autolysing yeasts release their essence into the wine to allow the primary fruit to immerse in the flavours of brioche, nutmeal and cracked grain, which complement the fruit and bestow a profound texture to the wine this very fine, fruit style sparkling wine is layered in flavours which are enhanced by a gentle, soft mousse and a perfect acid balance.
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
Sashimi tuna served with a wakame salad.
