Eminence Wines The Assembly Wines Blanc de Noirs Sparkling

Model: AEW-1PNS

Category: Wine

Exhibitor: XIANHU CREATIVE INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD.

Booth No: Q302

Characteristic

🍾 Young Gun of Wine Best in Blind List: Best Blanc de Noirs in Australia 🍾 🎉 Waters & Wine: "An Understated Legend" 🎉 👨‍🏫 Mentored by Dr. Tony Jordan, Legendary "Godfather of Australian Sparkling Wine" 👨‍🏫 Region: King Valley, Victoria Variety: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier About the Wine In 1998, David & Sharon Burder planted 8 hectares of Chardonnay (clones I10V1 & 76), 5 hectares of Pinot Noir (clones 114, 115 & MV6—the most prized selections in Burgundy Grand Crus), 2 hectares of Pinot Gris, and 1 hectare of Pinot Meunier. Perched at 870 meters above sea level, it stands as one of the highest vineyard sites in all of Australia. In 2008, their daughter and current proprietor, Clare Burder, founded Eminence Wines. To craft a world-class sparkling wine capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with elite French Champagne houses, Clare invited Dr. Tony Jordan—former Global Winemaker for Moët & Chandon and revered as the "Godfather of Australian Sparkling Wine"—to personally join the project. Drawing on decades of Champagne expertise, Dr. Jordan worked side-by-side with Clare to fine-tune the secondary bottle fermentation and final assemblage, giving rise to the iconic "The Assembly" series (Zhen Cui, meaning the finest essence of distinction and pedigree). Vinification Grapes were hand-harvested and gently whole-bunch pressed to ensure optimal purity and finesse. Primary fermentation took place in seasoned neutral oak casks with indigenous yeasts and zero added sulfur dioxide, highlighting pure, site-driven expression. The base wines matured on fine lees in oak for approximately 11 months prior to blending. Following secondary fermentation, the wine spent 36 months aging on lees in bottle. Finished with zero dosage after disgorgement, it was rested for an additional 10 months prior to release. Tasting Notes Anchored by a generous core of sweet plum and baked strawberry, interlaced with intricate savory undertones of sesame, cocoa, and toasted pine nuts, building exceptional aromatic complexity. The zero-dosage approach preserves an unadorned, pristine profile, lending razor-sharp precision and clarity to the wine. Round and creamy on the palate, it exhibits a vinous, wine-like texture that delivers remarkable gastronomic depth and structural presence. The finish is persistent, expansive, and deeply satisfying—a compelling showcase of mature, fully resolved cool-climate complexity. Food Pairing Fresh oysters, fried chicken, or pan-seared duck breast. Accolades & Scores 2021 James Halliday – 95 points ('10)