Maude Central Otago Méthode Traditionnelle NV

Maude Central Otago Méthode Traditionnelle NV"The bouquet for this wine is quite remarkable with scents of complex lees autolysis capturing the first impression followed quickly by baked citrus peel and stone fruit; a gentle toasty nutty quality emerges slowly but becomes quite distinctive after a few minutes in glass. On the palate a creamy texture, firm and bold mousse as this settles a silky texture remains; flavours of citrus, honey and stone fruit return. A light baked custard note is

"The bouquet for this wine is quite remarkable with scents of complex lees autolysis capturing the first impression followed quickly by baked citrus peel and stone fruit; a gentle toasty nutty quality emerges slowly but becomes quite distinctive after a few minutes in glass. On the palate - a creamy texture, firm and bold mousse - as this settles a silky texture remains; flavours of citrus, honey and stone fruit return. A light baked custard note is constant through the tasting; lengthy, balanced and delicious" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jan 2017

Maude NV Brut is delicate rose gold in colour with rich & complex aromas – layers of lemon blossom, brioche & biscuit with hints of almond nuttiness. Elegant finely structured, the wines fruit flavours are enhanced by the biscuity yeast lees complexities & crisp natural acidity.

There are 5 vintages in the Maude NV Brut. Pinot Noir & Chardonnay is hand harvested, chilled overnight & gently pressed to extract only the purest juice. 40% is fermented in well-seasoned oak barriques whilst the remainder is fermented cool in stainless steel tanks.

The base wines made from 2004, 2005 & 2008 were blended to form the ‘reserve’ material. 25% of this rich nutty complexing wine was included in the assemblage – the remainder from the 2011 & 2012 vintages.

After the base wine has been transferred to bottle, tiraged & undergone secondary fermentation, the wine is aged on yeast lees for at least 36 months prior to riddling and disgorging.