A brand new release from Seppelt and the blonde half of the pair bearing the name of Frenchman Charles Pierlot. Charles was employed in 1890 by Hans Irvine (who had purchased the Best’s vineyards in Western Victoria after Joseph Best’s passing) to craft some of Australia’s first Méthode Traditionelle sparkling wines. Made with traditional grapes of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier. Winemaker is Clare Dry.

Seppelt, Pierlot, Brut Cuvée, Great Western, NV

Straw gold with fine beading. Plenty of sweet brioche yeasty depth, grapefruit pith and lemon flesh, red currant, dried raisin, green apple and soft honeyed nougat. Light mousse, fine aperitif style with piercing green apple acidity and an easy chalky, minerally dry finish. Crisp and perfect for a sunny day on the lawns.

RRP: $30
Alc: 11%
Rating: 17.75/20 (91/100)

Wine sample courtesy of Treasury Premium Brands