Arras Brut Elite 1801 NV 6 Pack

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Lisa Cardelli - Winepilot

A blend of 61.9% Pinot Noir, 29.2% Chardonnay, and 8.9% Meunier, the base wine comes from the 2018 vintage. For a Brut style, the dosage is quite low at only 3.13 g/L, leaving very little to the imagination. The nose opens with gentle notes of pan brioche and warm butter, followed by heartening aromas of lemon curd, meringue, grilled cashews, smoked grapefruit, and hawthorn. The palate is enriched by a fine and persistent perlage whose unbroken chain of bubbles holds court, contributing to an overall impression of freshness and chalkiness. A curled lees character of bread crust and fresh dough unfolds like a peacock’s tail into citrus and green fruit tones. It culminates in a sublimely elegant and vibrant finish, making this an NV Brut that punches well above most others on the market.

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DWWA 2026 - Decanter World Wine Awards

Fine bubbles with brioche, green apple and meringue aromas; restrained, stylish and zesty. A savoury, full-bodied style with stony minerality. Award: Silver - DWWA 2026

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Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast

Heady notes of lemon curd, apple skin, toast and nuts flow to a palate that comes thick and fast with prickly fizz, crunchy acidity and apple and lemon notes to a toasty finish. It's dry overall with lemon pith acidity and gently round texture, presenting itself as an excellent and versatile food pairing bubbles.

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2025 - Decanter World Wine Awards

Beautiful aromas of brioche, biscuits, white peaches and lemon extract. Crisp and delicious on the palate, with a persistent mousse. Award: Silver - DWWA 2025

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Angus Hughson - Vinous

The NV Brut Elite No. 1801 is based on 2018 with four years on lees. Fine citrus and saline aromas are now lifted by toasty brioche and nougat. Finely textured with a vibrant acid core still in place, the palate is tight and composed. At peak but will hold for a little while.

2024 - Decanter World Wine Awards

Inviting nose of yellow fruit, honey and toasted almond, while the palate is graced with bright orchard fruit, spice and lemon. Award: Bronze - DWWA 2024