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Nautilus Estate of Marlborough Ltd.
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Nautilus Cuvee Marlborough Brut NV

New Zealand, Wairau Valley
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
$$$$
Nautilus Pinot Gris 2020
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Description

First Made in 1991, Nautilus Cuvee is among the finest in New Zealand. This Marlborough sparkling has remained consistent with the house style - a Pinot Noir Dominant blend with a low dosage to produce a refined, elegant style of wine with good structure and a long dry finish.

Awards

Sparkling Trophy – Fine Wines of New Zealand 2019

Certifications

VegetarianVegan
Sustainable Wine Growing New Zealand

Alcohol

12.0%

Analytical data

brut

6.0 g/l residual sugar
7.3 g/l acidity
3.15 pH

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Vineyard

Two specific vineyard sites are managed to produce fruit for Nautilus Cuvee, one for Pinot Noir and one for Chardonnay, both located in the heart of the Wairau valley. Nautilus recognised that Marlborough’s cool climate was particularly suited to making quality Methode Traditionelle and we quickly introduced this wine to our portfolio.

Vinification

Three vineyard sites are managed to produce fruit for Nautilus Cuvée, giving us a range of flavour influences. All grapes are handpicked and whole bunch pressed with only the finest free run juice reserved. The individual base wines are fermented with a selected champagne yeast and left of lees until undergoing a full malolactic fermentation in the traditional Champenoise style. Blending typically occurs in September, and at this stage a portion of reserve wine is introduced to add complexity and character to the Cuvée in a traditional non vintage style. Typically between 5% and 15%, the reserve wine, consisting of base wine held back from previous vintages, is used. The blend is then bottled and undergoes a secondary fermentation before being aged for a minimum of 36 months prior to disgorging and release.

Was malolactic fermentation used: yes
Was high-solid fermentation used: no

Maturation

minimum 36 months on yeast lees. 8-15% reserve wine added (aged in old oak)

Bottling

Closure: Diam

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