Willow Bridge Estate Sparkling Blanc De Blanc 2025

Tasting Notes

🔹 Appearance – Bright, pale yellow with a fine, persistent bead.

🔹 Aroma – Aromatic citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, with a delicate floral hint of white blossoms, and toasted almonds and marzipan adding depth.

🔹 Palate – Creamy texture with preserved lemon flavours and a touch of minerality reminiscent of river rocks. Smooth, persistent acidity provides a fresh, clean finish.

🔹 Finish – A lingering citrus and almond note that stays with you, leaving a refreshing, elegant finish.

Winemaking

🔹 Bottled Early – To retain freshness and highlight the bright fruit character, this sparkling wine is bottled early, ensuring its youthful expression.

🔹 Geographe Region – Sourced from the Geographe region, known for its cool climate, perfect for preserving the fresh, vibrant flavours of Chardonnay.

🔹 Minimal Intervention – Crafted to showcase the natural fruit characteristics with minimal alteration during fermentation.

Serving Temperature

🔹 Ideal – 6-8°C

🔹 Why – Chilled to bring out the crisp citrus aromas and refreshing acidity, enhancing the fresh, clean character of the wine.

• Store in a cool place, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
• If the wine is too cold, allow it to warm up slightly for 5-10 minutes to reach the optimal temperature.

🔹 Result – At the right temperature, the wine’s bright citrus notes, creamy texture, and delicate floral elements will shine through.

Perfect Pairings

🔹 Seafood – Pairs beautifully with oysters, prawns, or crab, enhancing the freshness of the seafood.

🔹 Salads & Light Dishes – Ideal with light salads, grilled vegetables, or fresh goat cheese, offering a refreshing contrast to these delicate dishes.

🔹 Celebratory Moments – Perfect for toasting any occasion, whether it’s a special celebration or a casual evening with friends.

FAQ: Wine Terms

🔹 Blanc de Blancs – A sparkling wine made entirely from white grapes, usually Chardonnay, that produces a wine with bright fruit and elegant flavours.

🔹 Preserved Lemon – A preserved, tangy lemon flavour often found in sparkling wines, adding a zesty, citrusy note to the palate.

🔹 Minerality – A flavour characteristic that evokes the taste of rocks or earth, giving the wine a grounded and refreshing quality.

🔹 Acidity – The crisp, refreshing quality in wine that provides balance and structure. In sparkling wines, acidity is key to making the wine feel fresh and lively.

🔹 Bead – The term used to describe the fine, persistent bubbles in sparkling wines, contributing to the wine’s texture and mouthfeel.