Discover Tasmania's finest traditional-method sparkling wine with Ghost Rock Catherine Cuvée Exceptionnelle 2022. Crafted from carefully selected Chardonnay and Pinot Noir before spending more than 30 months on lees, this elegant sparkling wine offers exceptional finesse, creamy texture and remarkable complexity.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Meyer lemon, green apple, honey, vanilla, toasted brioche and mineral freshness with an exceptionally fine mousse
🍽️ Food Pairings: Oysters, lobster, crab, scallops, grilled seafood and creamy poultry dishes
🌡️ Serve at: 6–8°C
🍾 Grape: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir | Region: Cradle Coast, Tasmania | Alcohol: 12.5%
Tasting Experience
Colour
Brilliant warm gold with a persistent stream of exceptionally fine bubbles.
Aroma & Palate
An elegant bouquet opens with Meyer lemon peel, citrus blossom and delicate minerality, followed by rich notes of honey, vanilla, toasted brioche and fresh cream. The palate is layered yet beautifully focused, combining vibrant citrus with creamy texture, restrained dosage and remarkable precision. The superfine mousse carries the wine effortlessly towards a long mineral finish.
Body
Medium-bodied with luxurious texture and exceptional balance.
Finish
Long, elegant and refreshing with lingering citrus, brioche and mineral complexity.
Why This Wine Matters
Catherine Cuvée Exceptionnelle represents Ghost Rock's flagship sparkling wine. Produced using the Méthode Traditionnelle (Champagne Method), only the gentlest press fraction of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is selected for this cuvée. After primary fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, spends ten months ageing on lees in tank before secondary bottle fermentation, and then matures for at least 30 months on lees before disgorgement. The result is a sparkling wine of outstanding finesse that rivals many premium Champagnes while expressing Tasmania's distinctive cool-climate character.
Food Pairings (Expanded)
International
- Fresh oysters
- Lobster
- Scallops
- Crab
- Roast chicken with cream sauce
Singapore / Regional
- Chilli crab
- Steamed lobster
- Butter prawns
- Seafood hor fun
- Cantonese steamed fish
Technical Details
| Attribute |
Details |
| Wine |
Catherine Cuvée Exceptionnelle |
| Vintage |
2022 |
| Producer |
Ghost Rock Wines |
| Country |
Australia |
| Region |
Cradle Coast, Tasmania |
| Wine Style |
Traditional Method Sparkling Wine |
| Grape Variety |
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Alcohol |
12.5% |
| Winemaking |
Minimal intervention |
| Method |
Méthode Traditionnelle |
| Malolactic Fermentation |
Yes |
| Lees Ageing (Tank) |
10 months |
| Bottle Lees Ageing |
Minimum 30 months |
| Colour |
Warm gold |
| Primary Flavours |
Meyer lemon, citrus, mineral |
| Secondary Flavours |
Honey, vanilla, brioche, cream |
| Acidity |
High |
| Dryness |
Dry |
| Serving Temperature |
6–8°C |
| Aging Potential |
8–12 years |
| Delivery |
Singapore islandwide |
Closing Line
A world-class Tasmanian sparkling wine that showcases the elegance, precision and ageing potential of Australia's finest cool-climate vineyards.
