Who makes it?

This Non Vintage House of Arras Blanc de Blancs is a tasty fizz. It is just one of the fine bubbles that The House of Arras produces. Over the past decade the team have worked tirelessly to grab the attention of the world. They have focused it firmly on Tasmania. This is just one of their range which also includes a fine vintage Blanc de Blancs as well. 

Please click here to read the review of the House of Arras Vintage Blanc de Blancs.

How do they make it?

Like the Vintage Blanc de Blancs, this Arras NV Blanc de Blancs is also 100% Tasmanian Chardonnay. The House of Arras pull grapes from the Pipers River,  Derwent Valley, Coal River Valley, Tasmanian East Coast & Tamar Valley regions of the state. While the vintage spends at least twice the time resting on dead yeast cells (the lees), this non-vintage still boasts around 30 months. That is almost as many months as a vintage Champagne.

Similarly to the Vintage, this version also has 100% malolactic fermentation, a portion of the initial ferment in barrel and a low dosage. This time around 4 – 5 grams per litre.

To learn more about zero or low dosage sparkling wines please read “Zero Dosage champagnes: Are they better?” 

What does it taste like?

That time on lees gives some pastry and cream notes to the vibrant floral, lemon and red apple fruit aromas. There is a gentle roundness to the palate and typical soft bubbles. In saying that, it is still a leaner style that you associate with Blanc de blancs. It is well balanced though. These bubbles finish with some fresh biscuit, bread and citrus along with a mineral lilt.

What to drink it with?

This will work very well as an aperitif, or with a light first course of salt and pepper squid / chicken or tofu or even a classic chicken salad.

Cheese

Bloomy style cheeses such as brie, or fresh cheese. 

Quickie review « Shapely and full of pretty floral and citrus fruit, these bubbles really do deliver satisfaction »

Country of Origin: Tasmania, Australia
Tasting Date: June 2023
Price:  UK £35
Drink: now – 3+ years 
Needs food: no
Source: tasting

If you like the House of Arras Blanc de blancs, why not check out:
House of Arras Vintage Blanc de Blancs
Australian Sparkling Wines – House of Arras style!
The Great Australian Fizz

Visit HouseofArras for more

First published in August 2023, updated in December 2025