Description
Nautilus Estate Cuvée Marlborough Brut Magnum NV 1.5L is a New Zealand sparkling wine from Nautilus Estate in Renwick, Marlborough, in a magnum holding the equivalent of two standard bottles. It is made by the traditional method, with second fermentation in the bottle, from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and aged on its lees for at least three years before disgorgement.
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Allow plenty of time in the fridge for the larger bottle, then serve at about 8 to 10 degrees in flutes or tulip glasses. It is a sound match for a shared seafood platter or a plate of smoked salmon on brown bread.
- Marlborough, New Zealand
- Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, traditional method
- 1.5L magnum, at least three years on lees
Pale straw with a fine bead and creamy mousse, it shows nutty, biscuity notes with brioche and toasted oatmeal alongside peach, citrus and red apple. Crisp acidity leads to a dry, savoury finish.
Nautilus is a family-owned estate with Robert Hill Smith, the fifth generation of his family, as owner, and winemaker Clive Jones leading a small team. The fruit comes from older sparkling clones planted on stony Marlborough soils.
The magnum format suits a longer meal with several people at the table, with one wine carried through from start to finish.
