Johanne Ida Selma Blanc de Noir MD

Adelaide Hills

Pinot Noir

Pale straw-gold with green hues. Fragrant aromas of citrus blossom and white peach are complemented by creamy notes of almond, toasted brioche and shortcrust pastry. A generous and complex palate of white nectarine, grapefruit pith, crème brûlée and roasted cashew are beautifully balanced by crisp, mineral acidity and a very fine bead for a long, fresh finish.

$65.00
$65.00
Pale straw-gold with green hues. Fragrant aromas of citrus blossom and white peach are complemented by creamy notes o...

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Due to limited production, bottle limits apply.
BACKGROUND

In 1997, Stephen and Prue embarked on a journey to handcraft an ultra-premium sparkling wine from pinot noir and selected only the finest fruit from specific clones and sites suited for this purpose at the Henschke Lenswood Vineyard. The vineyard contains some of the oldest pinot noir vines in the Adelaide Hills. The first release in 2008 celebrated Henschke’s 140th anniversary. This limited seventh release is a blend of exceptional vintages all matured on tirage for up to 23 years. It is a true expression of its site and celebrates 155 years of Henschke family winemaking. This sparkling is named as a tribute to adored matriarch Johanne Ida Selma, whose grandfather Nicolaus Stanitzki planted the first vines on the Hill of Grace Vineyard. Selma married third-generation winemaker Paul Alfred Henschke in 1907, entwining the family histories for all time. The youngest of Selma and Alfred’s twelve children, Cyril became the fourth-generation Henschke winemaker.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Disgorged: Disgorged: December 2022
Alcohol: 11.5%
Cellaring potential: Drink now

MATURATION

Hand-selected pinot noir was whole-bunch pressed, settled, cool fermented and underwent malolactic fermentation; the wine was subsequently bottle fermented and left on lees in bottle to age. Multiple vintages from 1997 to 2018 were combined in an assemblage-style blend in December 2022, as a multi-vintage, mature disgorged blanc de noir. The wine is sealed under a stainless steel closure to allow the wine to knit together and retain its bottle-age complexity.

TASTING NOTES

In 1997, Stephen and Prue embarked on a journey to handcraft an ultra-premium sparkling wine from pinot noir and selected only the finest fruit from specific clones and sites suited for this purpose at the Henschke Lenswood Vineyard. The vineyard contains some of the oldest pinot noir vines in the Adelaide Hills. The first release in 2008 celebrated Henschke’s 140th anniversary. This limited seventh release is a blend of exceptional vintages all matured on tirage for up to 23 years. It is a true expression of its site and celebrates 155 years of Henschke family winemaking. This sparkling is named as a tribute to adored matriarch Johanne Ida Selma, whose grandfather Nicolaus Stanitzki planted the first vines on the Hill of Grace Vineyard. Selma married third-generation winemaker Paul Alfred Henschke in 1907, entwining the family histories for all time. The youngest of Selma and Alfred’s twelve children, Cyril became the fourth-generation Henschke winemaker.

Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Disgorged: Disgorged: December 2022
Alcohol: 11.5%
Cellaring potential: Drink now

Hand-selected pinot noir was whole-bunch pressed, settled, cool fermented and underwent malolactic fermentation; the wine was subsequently bottle fermented and left on lees in bottle to age. Multiple vintages from 1997 to 2018 were combined in an assemblage-style blend in December 2022, as a multi-vintage, mature disgorged blanc de noir. The wine is sealed under a stainless steel closure to allow the wine to knit together and retain its bottle-age complexity.

95 points
"There’s a creamy palate with notes of brioche and stone fruit. The acid breathes life and helps power the wine through to a very long finish. The impact of the blending process has contributed to the completeness on the palate."

RAY JORDAN, WINEPILOT.COM

93 points
“There is ripeness and richness and excellent length with some complexity already evident. Expect this to build over time. Red-fruited, well focused, there are hints of toast...this is full of concentration, power and flavour. A long, lingering finish."

KEN GARGETT, WINEPILOT.COM

93 points
"A great mousse and frenetic bead upon pouring. Complex aromas of brioche, baked apple, honey, sweet spices and citrus pith. Complex and layered on the palate; long, creamy, mouth-filling and really dry on the finish."

AARON BRASHER, THE REAL REVIEW