House Of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2004 named world’s BEST in Decanter Magazine Top 100 wines

Would you pay $200 for the world’s best sparkling? The ‘spectacular’ Australian wine that’s beaten rivals from around the world – even France

  • A bottle of sparkling wine from Australia has been crowned the best in the world 
  • The House Of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2004 takes out the wine of the year 
  • Named number one sparkling in the Decanter Magazine Top 100 wines of 2020

A bottle of sparkling wine from Australia has been crowned the best in the world, beating drops from all around the globe.

The House Of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2004 has won the ‘Top Sparkling Wine in Decanter’s Wine of the Year 2020 Tasting’ – a tasting panel managed by one of the world’s leading and most influential wine publications.

The bottle, made in Tasmania, took out the top spot in the Decanter Magazine Top 100 wines of the year after earning a stellar 96 points.

A bottle of sparkling wine from Australia has been crowned the best in the world, beating drops from all around the globe

A bottle of sparkling wine from Australia has been crowned the best in the world, beating drops from all around the globe

The House Of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2004 has won the 'Top Sparkling Wine in Decanter's Wine of the Year 2020 Tasting' - a tasting panel managed by one of the world's leading wine publications

The House Of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2004 has won the ‘Top Sparkling Wine in Decanter’s Wine of the Year 2020 Tasting’ – a tasting panel managed by one of the world’s leading wine publications

The wines that make the prestigious list every year are subject to a rigorous tasting process in order to crown the winners. 

‘It’s an absolute honour to have the E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2004 judged alongside some of the best sparkling wines from across the globe,’ House of Arras chief winemaker Ed Carr said.

‘House of Arras was born from a vision to create an Australian sparkling wine on parity with the world’s finest champagnes and sparkling wines. 

‘Today’s Decanter Magazine announcement reinforces this vision and is proof that the world’s best sparkling can be found right here in Tasmania.’

The bottle, made in Tasmania, took out the top spot in the Decanter Magazine Top 100 wines of the year after earning a stellar 96 points

The bottle, made in Tasmania, took out the top spot in the Decanter Magazine Top 100 wines of the year after earning a stellar 96 points

Made from the noble grape varieties of prestige sparkling wine, sourced from the cold climate Tasmanian vineyards, the wine offers all the ‘elegance, power and vibrancy’ that are the ‘hallmarks of world class premium sparkling wine’. 

A mix of 69 per cent Chardonnay and 31 per cent Pinot Noir, the drop has spent an incredible 13 years on tirage, taking Australian sparkling to a level of texture and complexity that other producers rarely achieve.

Wine aficionados have shared glowing reviews about the wine online, with many declaring it’s the best sparking on the market.

‘This is a spectacular drop and right up there with the French bottles that cost two to three times more,’ one wrote.

And another added: ‘While above my normal price range… I finally succumbed and bought a couple of bottles for a special occasion. It is without doubt the best Aussie sparkling that we had ever tasted: simply elegant in all respects.’

A bottle of the House of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged 2004 costs $265.95.



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