Windows Estate- Petit Lot Mousseux 2018

Mousseux is produced from 22 year old Chenin Blanc vines from Home block, located in the center of the property. The oldest plantings on the farm dating back to 1996 are located on this site, with the vines having a North/South orientation.

Soil Type(s): Ancient laterite, clay and granite soils

A wine that was inspired by wine produced in the Loire Valley. Leading up to harvest, the canopy of the cane-pruned Chenin Blanc vines was deliberately left untouched to ensure the fruit was shaded, helping the grapes retain their natural acidity. The grapes were carefully handpicked at low Baumés and were immediately crushed and pressed. After three months of lees contact the dry base wine was bottled and inoculated for its secondary fermentation. As the traditional method dicatates, that fermentation took place in each individual bottle over the course of two years. The residual sugar after dosage is minimal, this wine could be classified Extra-Brut in Champagne. Primary ferment was started by native yeasts.

Following a wet winter Margaret River saw ideal conditions for flowering and fruit set in spring. This would eventually result in excellent concentration and flavor development down the track. Temperatures were moderate throughout the growing season without any severe heat waves, and the vines received just the right amount of rain at regular intervals. Unlike the 2017 vintage disease pressure was minimal, and the Marri trees on our property were flowering at the right time thus keeping the birds away from the fruit. Overall, the summer was a relatively mild one allowing for a long growing season, the extended hanging times facilitating the development of outstanding depth of flavors and aromatics in the musts. There can be little doubt that 2018 will be remembered as one of Margaret River’s all-time vintages.

Oysters, Scallop Sashimi, Pan Seared Scallops, Shrimp Cocktail, Okonomiyaki, Eggs, Green Apples, Celery, Celtuce, Pan Seared White Fish

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