Graham Beck Brut Zero, 750 ml

Brut Zero represents the ultimate transparency in premium Méthode Cap Classique. This extra special cuvée was created without the use of dosage. With no added sugar, what remains is a sparkling wine in its purist form – unadorned and natural. This style of wine can only be made in truly exceptional vintages. Blend: 87% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir. Vintage: 2005. Cellar treatment: The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were whole bunch pressed separately. Only the highest quality juice (tête de cuvée) was settled overnight for fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16˚C. A small portion of Chardonnay fermented in specific Pièce Champenoise (205 litre) oak barrels. The fermented portions were selected for minerality, elegance and finesse. A secondary bottle fermentation followed, and the wine remained on the lees for 72 months (six years) before disgorgement. Tasting notes: Elegant, fresh and lively, this wine is a study in rich minerality. Fresh green apples and hints of brioche, citrus and barely perceptible iris develop on the mid-palate as the wine is left to stand. Virtually sugar free, the natural salt affinity of this zero-dosage wine makes it the ideal partner to crustacean dishes and sushi.