Made from premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes using the traditional method of production, disgorged with 35 months ageing on lees, this wine is elegant and complex with a rich palate and fine mousse.
Dawn Ibbotson is the matriarch of Saint Clair, who will accomplish 102 years 12th December 2016. Saint Clair chose to celebrate this and have a tribute to Dawn Ibbotson by producing a méthode traditionnelle style wine named in her honour. Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by viticulture pioneers Neal and Judy Ibbotson, who planted grapes in Marlborough in 1978. Dawn is Neal’s mother.
