Brash Higgins 'Bloom' Chardonnay 2017
Brash Higgins · McLaren Vale, South Australia
A rare Australian Chardonnay aged seven years under flor, in the style of the Jura's vin jaune: nutty, savoury and unforgettable.
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Description
The wine
Brash Higgins is the project of sommelier Brad Hickey and McLaren Vale local Nicole Thorpe. Bloom is Blewitt Springs Chardonnay from sand over ironstone, aged sous voile (under a veil of flor yeast) for seven years in ex-Burgundy barrels. At first the barrels were topped up to feed the flor. For the last five years they were turned on their side and sealed, with no topping. A final six months in steel tank came before bottling.
Tasting notes
Expect the hallmarks of flor ageing: roasted nuts, dried citrus peel and savoury spice. The palate is dry, tangy and very long.
How to enjoy
Serve at 12–14°C rather than fridge-cold, and give it time in the glass. Like vin jaune, it is at its best with mountain cheeses: Marcel Petite Comté AOP 24 months, Beaufort d'Alpage AOP or Valserena Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 36 months.
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