Nose
Rich fruit notes of white peach and soft red berries meld with subtle notes of pâtisserie, giving a delicate complexity.
Palate
The palate showcases an elegant combination of the citrus and stone fruit flavours of Chardonnay and the plush red berry notes of Pinot Noir, layered with freshly baked brioche and fine cashew meal from a long time on lees. As the initial mouth filling effervescence gently disperses into a creamy texture, the flavour of the palate lingers on the fine linear acidity of the finish. A fruit style, enhanced by the extended time on lees and finished with 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.
Appearance
Deep straw in colour.
Food Pairing
Seared tuna and freshly shucked oysters.
