{"product_id":"charles-melton-sparkling-red-2023-disgorgement","title":"Charles Melton Sparkling Red 2024 Disgorgement 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Melton Sparkling Red is a traditional Australian sparkling red from the Barossa Valley, crafted from a blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet. Inspired by the historic sparkling reds pioneered by Seppelt at Great Western, this richly flavoured wine combines fragrant red fruits, sweet spices, fine bubbles and a beautifully balanced palate. Extended oak maturation and lees ageing contribute remarkable complexity, texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade using the traditional Australian sparkling red technique, the base wine is matured in oak for approximately two years before tirage bottling and extended lees ageing for up to five years. This prolonged maturation develops complex fruit aromas, fine bubbles and characteristic autolytic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carefully measured liqueuring dosage provides the sweetness traditionally associated with this sparkling red style, balanced by gentle tannins. The release is based on wines from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely deepish burgundy colour. Beautifully clean and sweet lift on the nose. A mix of fragrant red fruits and sweet spices. A very fine tongue coating mousse with some apparent sweetness (necessary for a long ageing traditional sparkling burgundy style) that is finely balanced by some just evident tannins. The complexity and fine bubble is evidence of the almost 60 months lees ageing. Best drunk just chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Melissa Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Rich and layered on the palate with more of that berry character, the sweetness well integrated alongside chalky, lingering tannins.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReviewed 11 September 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Melton Wines is a Barossa Valley producer renowned for its traditional Australian red wines, particularly those made from classic Rhône grape varieties. Based in the Barossa Valley, the winery celebrates the region's rich winemaking heritage through characterful wines that balance generous fruit expression with traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Melton Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorgement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Vintages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018, 2019 and 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource Areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Krondorf and Rowland Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparkling Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Australian sparkling red method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLees Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best served lightly chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bellevue Cellars | The Cellar Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68245996667115,"sku":"3878754722","price":89.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/CharlesMeltonSparklingRed_2023Disgorgement.png?v=1792818220","url":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecellars.com.au\/products\/charles-melton-sparkling-red-2023-disgorgement","provider":"Bellevue Cellars | The Cellar Reserve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}