2016 Brut – 48 Months en Tirage
Yamhill-Carlton AVA · Traditional Sparkling Blend · 4 Years en Tirage
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The Profile
This is a classic Méthode Traditionnelle blend dominated by 50% Pinot Noir, which provides structure, weight, and red fruit notes of wild strawberry and Rainier cherry. The 31% Chardonnay adds crisp acidity and lemon curd, while the 19% Pinot Meunier rounds out the mid-palate with floral aromatics.
Because it sat on the lees (yeast cells) for 48 months, the wine has developed secondary flavors of baked brioche, toasted almond, and cream—the hallmark of fine aged sparkling wine.
The Winemaking
Crafted 100% from estate-grown grapes in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The wine was fermented in the bottle and rested undisturbed for four years before disgorgement.
- Composition: 50% Pinot Noir, 31% Chardonnay, 19% Pinot Meunier
- Appellation: Yamhill-Carlton AVA
- Tirage (Aging): 48 Months (4 Years)
- Disgorged: October 2021
- Dosage: 5 g/L (Dry/Brut style)
Food Pairing
The extended aging gives this wine enough weight to pair with richer foods. Try it with truffle fries, crab cakes, roasted chicken, or creamy mushroom risotto.