House of Arras Grand Vintage 2009

Case offer - Buy 6 bottles and pay £42.50 per bottle
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£142.50 per case of 3
£255.00 per case of 6
£510.00 per case of 12

Stuart McCloskey "11-years tirage (says the bottle label). This is such a privilege to sample – has time been kind? The bouquet is very special indeed and provides everything you could ever wish for – confit lemon, fresh honey, toast, lots of truffle, light caramel, vanilla pastry, homemade biscuits, saline, marzipan, cashew and minerality. Hot oyster shells with more aeration.  The palate is opulent and carries the same levels of complexity as found on the bouquet. Ultra fine bubbles, lots of fresh truffle cream, poached orchard fruits and creamed cashew – everything is synchronised and perfectly balanced. The wash of sea spray, lemon and lively acidity adds perfect seasoning. Savoury and another gastronomic partner. So wonderful, so delicious, and such a treat… Awesome wine, Ed. Drink now to 2028 / 2030. Served using Zalto Universal glassware." 

The Wine Front “You can go Chard or you can go home. Ed Carr went Chard. 66% Chardonnay, mostly from the Derwent Valley and Freycinet on the East Coast, this is a delightful combination of maturity and lively freshness. Nine years on lees with a small percentage of the base wine fermented in oak, these bubbles are awash with baked brioche, peaches, vanilla, almonds, truffle creme brulee and sweet spices. Despite all these delicious rich characteristics, the freshness and structure are undeniable. There is a wealth of crushed oyster shells, ripe lemon juice, juicy green apples and a sea spray salinity which lingers long in the mouth and kept me wanting more”