Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2005 3 Pack

99 POINTS

James Halliday - Halliday Wine Companion

69% chardonnay and 31% pinot noir spent 13 years on tirage, and a low dosage of 3.1g/l. It takes Australian sparkling onto a level of texture and complexity that no other producer can even seek to achieve. Comparisons with Krug or Bollinger are valid, regardless of preferences.

96 POINTS

Tyson Stelzer - Halliday Wine Companion

Museum re-release en magnum. Bottle 1 of 172; disgorged April 2021 after 15 years on lees. EJ Car 2005 has held its form resolutely in magnum over the 2 years since its release in bottle, a mythical conjunction between primary, secondary and tertiary that centres it in a delightful place in its breathtaking arc of trajectory. White fruits of all kinds are preserved amidst glorious layers of patisserie, spice and the beginnings of sweet pipe smoke. The dry phenolic grip of the house assumes a rightful place amidst its rich folds of complexity, upholding tension on a grand finish that promises confidence for many years yet.