Fleur De Lys NV
Seppelt
Fleur De Lys NV
Overview
Overview
Established in 1851, Seppelt Great Western is one of Australia's oldest wineries and has earned a reputation for producing premium quality wines that possess elegance and style. In addition, Seppelt has created some of the most awarded sparkling wines in Australian show history. Seppelt Fleur de Lys Chardonnay Pinot Noir is a popular, non-vintage blend made from several vintages of base wines, to create a sparkling wine that has complexity and consistency of style from year to year.
Made predominantly from the classic sparkling wine grape varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Fleur de Lys Chardonnay Pinot Noir is soft and elegant in style with subtle, integrated fruit and yeast aromas.
| Varietal | Sparkling |
|---|---|
| Vintage | Non Vintage |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South East Australia |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 10.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now |
| Winemaker | Clare Dry |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Cheese
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
The nose is fresh with strawberry fruit, a touch of creamy yeast and grassiness.
Flavours and Palate
The delicate fruit characters follow through onto the palate with a touch of biscuit and fresh dough. The finish is long and elegant with a refreshing crisp, citrus finish.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
South East Australia
This viticultural ‘super zone’ covering almost one third of Australia is a showcase of diversity in varieties, terroir and style. The so-called engine room of the Aussie industry, the best fruit converges for single varietal and blends for all palates.
Clare Dry - Seppelt Winemaker
Growing up on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Clare has had a long-held interest in the world of wine. Completing a Bachelor of Oenology from the University of Adelaide, Clare worked for many wineries and vineyards back in Mornington and overseas in Germany before joining Wolf Blass in 2007 as a vintage winemaker. Over the next 13 years, Clare has honed her skillset, crafting wines across varieties in both red and white wine production, while also participating in extensive wine judging. Most recently, Clare has been instrumental in crafting premium Chardonnay, a variety she greatly enjoys.