Winemaker Notes
An elegant and complex wine with aromas and flavors of fresh limes, green apples,
pears, and lemon zest. It is succulent and creamy.
Pair with seafood, oysters, and celebrations.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Blanc de Blancs offers notions of sweet and tart aromas of kiwi fruit and dusty citrus blossoms, opening with a fresh, citrusy nose with hints of lees and green apples. Light to medium-bodied and with 12% alcohol, the wine draws me in repeatedly and is the clear winner of this year's lineup. At this price, buy the entire case. Just under 100,000 bottles were produced after resting on the lees for at least 42 months.
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Wine Spectator
Subtle hints of toast, graphite and vanilla enrich this bright, citrusy sparkler, with flavors of apricot, Meyer lemon, tangerine and chamomile riding the lively mousse. Drink now through 2030. 7,300 cases made, 350 cases imported.
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine starts with delicate notes of toasted bread, honey and a touch of tangerine. The balanced palate delivers flavors of orange, lemon, honey and hints of white pepper. Excellent acidity leads to a crisp and citrus finish.
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