Bellebonne Vintage Cuvée 2020

Region: Pipers River, Tasmania, Australia

Grape: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Practice: Sustainable, Vegan

Culinary Suggestions: Sushi, Fried Chicken, Calamari, Prawns

Alcohol: 12%

Bottle Size: 750ml

The Bellebonne Vintage Cuvée 2020 is a sparkling wine that showcases the cool-climate elegance of Tasmania. Crafted from a blend of 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir, this vintage cuvée balances freshness with complexity. The grapes are handpicked from select Tasmanian vineyards, ensuring quality in every bottle.

Overview 

Bellebonne was started in 2015, with the first release coming in 2017. Natalie Fryar left her corporate winemaking job as chief winemaker of a sparkling brand to start her own company focused on the brilliance of Pipers River in northern Tasmania’s traditional method sparkling wine. The wines are like their maker – elegant, powerful, intellectual, bubbly and fun.

Cork Tasting Notes

On the nose, expect delicate aromas of green apple, citrus, and white flowers, accompanied by subtle brioche notes from extended lees ageing. On the palate, it delivers crisp acidity, vibrant citrus flavours, and a creamy texture, with a long, refreshing finish. The fine mousse adds a touch of luxury, making it a perfect choice for celebrations or pairing with seafood and light appetisers.

Ideal to enjoy now, but with the potential to age gracefully for another 3-5 years.

Critic Reviews

94 points

Kasia Sobiesiak, The Wine Front July 2024

This is 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. 5-6g residual sugar and full malo.

The colour is golden. A wine that balances just-ripe tropical fruit with mouthwatering salty, briny quality. It has scents of pastry, flint, crushed oyster shells and creamed honey. Powerful acidity and ripeness, preserved lemons, sour apples. I do like the savoury-sour character of it, a bit of warming pickled ginger and gingerbread to the end of things. Characterful.

Drink 2024-2028