2015 House of Arras Grand Vintage
The Thorp Annual Trophy for Best Sparkling White or Rose
- 2023 Sydney Royal Wine Show
Platinum Medal & 97 points - 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold - 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show
Gold - 2023 Royal Hobart Wine Show
Golds - 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards
96 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Light-to-mid yellow colour, bright and clear; the bouquet is nutty and lightly toasted bread, nougat and hazelnut while the palate is rich and full yet also very elegant. Ample, flavoursome and falls on the generous side of the ledger as opposed to delicacy. Barrel work is apparent. There's a meaty suggestion of reduction on the mid and end-palates. The finish is soft and rich and it ends pleasingly dry, but not the slightest bit austere. Long aftertaste. In the final analysis, a very satisfying glass of bubbles.
95 Points Tyson Stelzer's Top 250 Wines 2024
Arras means ‘rich tapestry’ and this release exemplifies the style, the cool 2015 season in Tasmania setting a dramatic contrast to the deeply complex and structured style that defines the house. Chardonnay takes a confident lead as ever, honing a focused backbone of grapefruit, lemon and beurre bosc pear. Ten percent new French oak barrel fermentation heightens its grilled toast and roast nut complexity. Energetic acid drive is set off by dosage, melding seamlessly with the creamy texture of long age and barrel work and the lively, intricately honed, fine-grained phenolic edge of Arras. As crafted and enduring as ever, and a grand tribute to IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year, Ed Carr!
The Thorp Annual Trophy for Best Sparkling White or Rose
- 2023 Sydney Royal Wine Show
Platinum Medal & 97 points - 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold - 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show
Gold - 2023 Royal Hobart Wine Show
Golds - 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards
96 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Light-to-mid yellow colour, bright and clear; the bouquet is nutty and lightly toasted bread, nougat and hazelnut while the palate is rich and full yet also very elegant. Ample, flavoursome and falls on the generous side of the ledger as opposed to delicacy. Barrel work is apparent. There's a meaty suggestion of reduction on the mid and end-palates. The finish is soft and rich and it ends pleasingly dry, but not the slightest bit austere. Long aftertaste. In the final analysis, a very satisfying glass of bubbles.
95 Points Tyson Stelzer's Top 250 Wines 2024
Arras means ‘rich tapestry’ and this release exemplifies the style, the cool 2015 season in Tasmania setting a dramatic contrast to the deeply complex and structured style that defines the house. Chardonnay takes a confident lead as ever, honing a focused backbone of grapefruit, lemon and beurre bosc pear. Ten percent new French oak barrel fermentation heightens its grilled toast and roast nut complexity. Energetic acid drive is set off by dosage, melding seamlessly with the creamy texture of long age and barrel work and the lively, intricately honed, fine-grained phenolic edge of Arras. As crafted and enduring as ever, and a grand tribute to IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year, Ed Carr!
The Thorp Annual Trophy for Best Sparkling White or Rose
- 2023 Sydney Royal Wine Show
Platinum Medal & 97 points - 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold - 2023 Australian Sparkling Wine Show
Gold - 2023 Royal Hobart Wine Show
Golds - 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards
96 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Light-to-mid yellow colour, bright and clear; the bouquet is nutty and lightly toasted bread, nougat and hazelnut while the palate is rich and full yet also very elegant. Ample, flavoursome and falls on the generous side of the ledger as opposed to delicacy. Barrel work is apparent. There's a meaty suggestion of reduction on the mid and end-palates. The finish is soft and rich and it ends pleasingly dry, but not the slightest bit austere. Long aftertaste. In the final analysis, a very satisfying glass of bubbles.
95 Points Tyson Stelzer's Top 250 Wines 2024
Arras means ‘rich tapestry’ and this release exemplifies the style, the cool 2015 season in Tasmania setting a dramatic contrast to the deeply complex and structured style that defines the house. Chardonnay takes a confident lead as ever, honing a focused backbone of grapefruit, lemon and beurre bosc pear. Ten percent new French oak barrel fermentation heightens its grilled toast and roast nut complexity. Energetic acid drive is set off by dosage, melding seamlessly with the creamy texture of long age and barrel work and the lively, intricately honed, fine-grained phenolic edge of Arras. As crafted and enduring as ever, and a grand tribute to IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year, Ed Carr!
