A beautifully refined expression of Tasmanian Chardonnay from one of Australia’s benchmark sparkling wine producers, the House of Arras Blanc de Blancs 2015 combines exceptional fruit selection with the meticulous winemaking and extended maturation that have become hallmarks of Ed Carr’s wines.

Crafted entirely from Chardonnay sourced across Tasmania’s East Coast, Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley and Pipers River, the wine draws together fruit from some of the island’s finest cool-climate sparkling regions. The 2015 vintage delivered wines of excellent structure and poise, with a long, balanced growing season allowing fruit to reach optimal ripeness while retaining natural acidity.

On the nose, fragrant notes of sea spray, grapefruit pith and white flowers are layered with the complexity of fresh pastry. The palate is intensely focused and beautifully poised, showing lemon zest, sourdough and natural yoghurt, with bright acidity providing freshness, precision and length.

Following primary fermentation in stainless steel, a small portion was matured in first-use French oak barriques, with the wine then undergoing malolactic fermentation. Six years on lees builds further texture and complexity before disgorgement with a low dosage of just 2.5g/L, preserving the purity and tension of the Chardonnay.

Elegant, complex and exceptionally persistent, the 2015 Blanc de Blancs is a compelling example of the precision and longevity possible from Tasmanian sparkling wine – and another superb expression of Ed Carr’s distinctive House of Arras style.