Yelland & Papps Single Vineyard Brumeux Roussanne

Single Vineyard Brumeux Roussanne 2022

Name: Single Vineyard Brumeux Roussanne 2022
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Current Vintage: 2022

Yelland & Papps Barossa Valley Single Vineyard
Brumeux Roussanne 2022

THE VINTAGE
A wet start to winter followed by a dry mild spring and summer led to a longer and slower
ripening period delaying the start of vintage by a week or two. Within the growing season,
we dealt with frost and hail which ultimately reduced our yield to 30% below average.

LOCATION
Sourced from the Materne vineyard in the Greenock sub-region of the Barossa Valley, lies
rich loam over red clay 300m above sea level on the northeast corner of the Greenock
region.

THE WINE
With a fervent relationship with Roussanne since 2011 Michael and Susan Papps have
been pushing boundaries on this varietal that they believe suits the Barossa Valley
climate and rich earth soils.
Predominately making red wines in the early years of their winemaking, white wine has
taken precedence and excitement the past few years. Now releasing their fourth range of
Roussanne has been a work in progress for many vintages and now shows Roussanne in
four distinctive styles.
With the introduction of the Brumeux under the Single Vineyard label, previously the
Second Take, this wine is all about texture and complexity.
Brumeux in French meaning hazy or foggy, we believe in the keeping of all lees and in
suspension and maintaining texture and dimension to the Roussanne.

TERROIR
Here lies rich loam over red clay 300m above sea level on the northeast corner of the
Greenock region. Planted on their own roots in 2001 these vines are tendered by fourth
Generation grower David Materne, with vines running east-west.

AGEING
The grapes are hand-picked, 12-48 hours cold soak on skins, destemmed, basket-pressed,
free run and pressings kept separate till prior blending to bottling depending on the vintage
portion of the final blend. Left to spontaneous yeast ferments in oak, battonage for ten
months, natural partial malo, minimal sulphur, Elevage for ten months in 100% French oak
puncheons. Wines selected at classification tasting, with the barrels characteristics of the
Brumeux and texture, wines kept on full lees to bottle. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

VARIETALS
100% Roussanne

SERVING
14 degrees in the tasting glass. Invert and mix the bottle before opening it to allow lees to
intergrade.

TASTING NOTES
With distinct aromas of crushed pineapple, hints of pineapple juice, textural and a
the creaminess that lingers through the palate, finishing with a fine acid line and freshness.
12.9 alc
Cellar for a further 10+ years

Category: Single Vineyard Wines

Awards & Reviews
Vineyard Info

Awards & Reviews

2022 Brumeux Roussanne

Lees left in suspension creating a golden haze in the glass. The wine is treated for 10 months in french oak. Fruit comes from the Materne vineyard in the Greenock sub-region with rich loams over red clay at 300m above sea level. Winter melon, peach cheeks and dried chamomile. Sweet glaze pineapple, cashew and honeysuckle. A lovely, even flow across the palate with a chew to the lees.

Acidity rolls in waves and there is a lasting echoing note that seems ‘suspended in time’ – it’s a savoury roast pine nut flavour that provides intrigue. The harmony of this wine is due to the total respect and mastery of the variety whilst maintaining moderate alcohol levels, which should be commended. This may be the most exciting Roussanne I have tried in years. Drinking beautifully now and will age for another 3. Drink with a plump roast chicken, dark meat only.

95 Points | Shanteh Wale

Susan’s answer, ‘Roussanne’ was based on their ‘creative’, ‘experimental’ and ‘risk-taking’ commonalities, this wine proof of that. Brumeux (fog/haze), the stamp of this rebellious Roussanne, where along with its lees, my intrigue is suspended. Reticent to start, but don’t be fooled, what follows is a myriad of flavours – Pisco sour, pickled ginger, camomile & honey tea, and Splice Pine Lime. The latter I had in bold. The Brumeux, its vinous equivalent – a composition of pineapple, lime and vanilla cream. Fresh, vibrant and thanks to extended time on lees a finish redolent to pot set Greek yoghurt. In the words of Kath & Kim “’it’s nice, it’s different, it’s unusual”.

91pts – Tijana Laganin

More funk than Funky Cold Medina and more layers than those Instagram rainbow layer cakes, this is an absolute joy drink. Cool, considered, and edgy, it’s a wine that hits the high hats time and again.
This label has taken on a facelift. Formerly known as the Second Take, despite a new name it delivers the same quality and interest in spades. Those not across their French would be pleased to know that Brumeux means hazy or foggy – precisely the appearance of the wine in your glass due to the fact it is not fined nor filtered prior to bottling.
If anyone has mastered the art of getting Roussanne to taste like ginger beer, this is your lead contender. My first whiff and taste had my mind racing there immediately. Insanely delicious, and in true Yelland & Papps style, the layers of pleasure appear to be unstoppable as they relentlessly peruse your favour.
Ginger beer, lemon myrtle, lemon balm and old-school lemonade set the tone. The balance is en-pointe as the lemony drive is followed up by some vanilla cream. Pear juice and white peach roll through with ease. Reaching long, the sustained finish leaves plenty to muse over. A cool evening, some cheese, the one you love and a few glasses of this = bliss.
Drink to eight years.

94/100 – Qwine