Description / Reviews
From the inaugural release of their Pinot Noir back in 1984 - perhaps as quick as any Australian name has reached such a tier - Bass Phillip reached icon status on the international stage for thoughtful complex takes on the beloved grape, and by the early 1990s, layered and highly-ageable Chardonnay. Decades ahead of its time, head vigneron Phillip Jones steered his focus towards a close-planted vine system, aiming for intentionally lower yields so to achieve the highest possible quality. The unfined, unfiltered style was impossible to forget, as well as their uncanny ability to improve over hours in the glass, days in an opened bottle, or indeed decades in the cellar. One significant chapter for the house came in April of 2020, when they were purchased by Burgundian winemaker Jean-Marie Fourrier. This was not simply a kneejerk decision, but one of great synergy and potential, holding nearly identical winemaking philosophies and qualities.
In celebration of a brilliant Australian wine legacy, connected now so closely to French sensabilities, we’re thrilled to host Ned Goodwin MW come Wednesday the 14th of October, who will be leading a one-off evening masterclass, guiding attendees through the newest releases of 2024 Bass Phillip Estate and Premium labels, as well as the yet-to-be-released 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir. Not only that, they'll be paired up against some magnificent white and red Burgundy from Domaine Fourrier themselves, from famous villages such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Volnay and Pommard!
As another very special guest, Gregoire Piochon, regional ambassador for Delamotte (who Bass Phillip import into the country) will be present with his own wealth of experience, taking us through a bracket of their mineral-rich memorable champagnes - including a 2015 from Salon!
Limited tickets are available now - please find all the finer details down below. We hope you can be there to experience this incredible lineup that showcases bright flavour density, tannic balance and low intervention perspective.
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The Finer Details -
What - An exclusive one-off masterclass, showcasing the latest releases of Bass Phillip Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, lined up alongside 2023's from Burgundy's Domaine Fourrier + kicked off with champagnes from both Delamotte and Salon. Hosted by Ned Goodwin MW and Gregoire Piochon
When - Wednesday the 14th of October
(6:15pm sharp arrival for 6:30pm start)
Where - The Wine Emporium Education Centre
(41 Allison Street, Bowen Hills, 4006)
Tickets - $395 per head
Dress code - Smart casual
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The Night's Lineup -
On Arrival -
Delamotte NV ($115 RRP)
1st Bracket -
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV ($155 RRP)
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2018 ($230 RRP)
Salon 2015 ($2,595 RRP)
2nd Bracket -
Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay 2024 ($109 RRP)
Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2024 ($145 RRP)
Fourrier Meursault 2023 ($275 RRP)
Fourrier Puligny-Montrachet 2023 ($290 RRP)
3rd Bracket -
Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2024 ($129 RRP)
Bass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 2024 ($295 RRP)
Fourrier Volnay 2023 ($245 RRP)
Fourrier Pommard 2023 ($245 RRP)
Mystery Wine
4th Bracket -
Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 2024 ($1,025 RRP)
Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir 2019 ($1,415 RRP)
Cheese, charcuterie and bread will be
served alongside the wines on the night.
