{"product_id":"2017-house-of-arras-blanc-de-blancs-sparkling-750ml","title":"2017 House of Arras Blanc de Blancs Sparkling 750ml Gift Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded 97 points by The Real Review and 96 points by both Halliday Wine Companion and Wine Pilot, the 2017 House of Arras Blanc de Blancs is an exceptional Tasmanian sparkling wine made entirely from cool-climate Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine spent seven years in tirage, building remarkable depth, creamy complexity and finesse while retaining pristine citrus fruit, mineral tension and a very fine, persistent bead. Wine Pilot described it as one of the finest Australian sparkling wines yet made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 points – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 points – Wine Pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Medal – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommended – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven years in tirage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional-method sparkling wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHouse of Arras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1995, House of Arras and pioneering Chief Winemaker Ed Carr have helped redefine the standard of Australian sparkling wine. Fruit is sourced from Tasmania’s pristine cool-climate vineyards and crafted through traditional-method winemaking, extended tirage and meticulous cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are internationally recognised for their precision, purity, creamy effervescence and distinctive expression of Tasmanian terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to medium straw with a green-golden hue and an ultra-fine, persistent bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBouquet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted grapefruit and nectarine open the bouquet before developing into complex notes of marzipan, freshly toasted brioche and sea-salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerous and creamy, displaying citrus, stone fruit, hazelnut and roasted almond with a hint of white truffle. Crisp acidity, pronounced minerality and an exceptionally fine bead provide energy and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeven years in tirage have introduced impressive depth and complexity, while the low dosage preserves the fruit’s purity, linear freshness and refined, bone-dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay was sourced from cool-climate vineyards in Tasmania’s East Coast, Derwent Valley and Coal River Valley regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation took place primarily in stainless steel, with approximately 5.5% fermented in French oak to add subtle complexity. The wine underwent complete malolactic fermentation before spending seven years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the traditional method with a dosage of 2.9 g\/L, the finished wine combines mature lees-derived complexity with remarkable freshness and mineral precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA smashing blanc de blancs in a high-tension, very dry and tightly focused style.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA spectacular Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Wine Pilot, November 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eFor me, we can go so far as to say this is one of the very best Australian sparklings yet made.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommended\u003c\/strong\u003e – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wine World Championships 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sydney Royal Competitions 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Global Sparkling Masters 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e House of Arras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTirage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.97\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant match for freshly shucked oysters, lobster, scallops, sashimi, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy cheeses and delicate dishes featuring white truffle. 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