TASTING NOTES FOR Josef Chromy Estate Brut Finesse Tasmania Australia 2019

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a fine, persistent bead. Bright, elegant and refined in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Elegant and complex. Layers of sea spray, oyster shell and mineral notes intertwine with poached pear and quince.
Extended lees ageing brings beautifully developed notes of sourdough, brioche, marzipan and toasted nuts.

👅 Palate
Focused, savoury and beautifully structured. A distinctive saline, briny character cuts through the richness, delivering tension and precision.
Flavours of citrus, green apple and subtle stone fruit sit over a chalky mineral backbone.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine mousse with a chalky, mineral texture.
The finish is long, crisp and precise, with lingering citrus, saline freshness and toasty complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium Tasmanian vintage sparkling—complex, savoury and elegant.
Traditional method with extended lees ageing (around 42 months) delivers Champagne-like finesse, with excellent cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with oysters, seafood, fried chicken, charcuterie or aged cheeses like Comté. Also ideal as a premium aperitif.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously classy Tassie sparkling that punches well above its weight.
Perfect for mixed dozens—adds a premium sparkling option with complexity, freshness and real wow factor.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷