Petit Jeté NV Sparkling

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Mid straw in colour with a dusting of gold, reflecting its youthful vibrancy.

• Aroma: Elegant and precise aromas of nectarine, florals, and citrus, well balanced with just-cooked pastry bottle age influences.

• Palate: Bright, fresh, and vibrant with a light, silky touch and crisp acid backbone, opening up to a soft finish accented by touches of buttered toast.

Serving & Cellaring Guidelines

• Serving Temperature: Best enjoyed chilled to enhance its freshness.

• Decanting: Not required – simply chill and serve.

• Cellaring Potential: Enjoy this rich and vibrant wine in its youth.

Food Pairing Suggestions

• Gourmet Butter Caramel Popcorn – The wine’s bright acidity balances the richness of the caramel.

• Triple Cream Brie on Warm, Crusty Bread – A seamless pairing that highlights the wine’s creamy texture and crisp finish.

Additional Information ℹ️

• Region: Great Southern, Western Australia

• Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV

• Closure: Cork

• Cellaring Potential: Best enjoyed within 2–3 years of release.

Technical Terms Explained 🤔

• Blanc de Blancs: A sparkling wine made exclusively from white grapes, typically Chardonnay, known for its elegance and finesse.

• Mousse: The foam produced by the bubbles in sparkling wine, contributing to its texture and mouthfeel.

• Acidity: The crisp, tart component of wine that provides freshness and balance.

• Bottle Age Influences: Flavours and aromas developed during the wine’s maturation in the bottle, adding complexity and depth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

❓ What is a Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine?

A Blanc de Blancs is a sparkling wine made exclusively from white grape varieties, typically Chardonnay, known for its elegance, finesse, and crisp acidity.

❓ How should I serve the Howard Park Petit Jeté NV Sparkling?

Serve chilled, ideally between 8–10°C, to enhance its freshness and aromatic profile.

❓ Can I cellar this wine?

While it can be cellared for a short period, it is best enjoyed in its youth to appreciate its vibrant and fresh character.

Learn About Howard Park Wines

At Howard Park Wines, our success hinges entirely on the quality of our fruit. Over the past 35+ years, we’ve meticulously cultivated our vineyards, selecting each site to optimise the quality of grape varieties grown there.

Since 1986, our viticultural team at Howard Park Winery has developed an intimate understanding of vineyards in these regions, leading to the careful acquisition and development of four properties – Leston and Allingham in Margaret River, and Mount Barrow and Abercrombie in the Great Southern – where every aspect is managed by our in-house team.

Leston now serves as the hub for all winery operations, including the architecturally acclaimed cellar door, constructed in 2000.

It also houses the original Howard Park Winery rootling nursery, utilised by the viticultural team to expand clones and varieties for future plantings, and to propagate from proven vine stock. The nursery produces up to 40,000 rootlings annually and is currently stocked with Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Noir clones from Burgundy. It represents a state-of-the-art addition and a rarity in Western Australia.

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