2017 Brut Prestige Cuvée – 77 Months en Tirage
Traditional Method Sparkling · Estate-Grown · Only 80 Cases
A rare estate méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine with over 6 years en tirage—crafted for collectors, built for the table.
Estate-grown sparkling wine • Aged 77 months en tirage • Third disgorgement • 80 cases released
The 2017 Brut Prestige Cuvée is a traditional method sparkling wine shaped by patience and precision. This third disgorgement showcases the quiet transformation that occurs beneath the surface—where time, lees, and restraint refine every detail.
Crafted from estate-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, this wine reflects the clarity and structure of a cool vintage. A mild summer and late ripening preserved natural acidity—essential for extended aging. Bottled in October 2018 and aged 77 months en tirage (on the lees in bottle), this traditional method sparkling wine evolved slowly and naturally, developing a finer mousse, layered aromatics, and seamless texture.
It opens with deep autolytic aromas of toasted brioche, marzipan, and roasted hazelnut, followed by notes of baked apple, candied citrus peel, and dried apricot. The palate is chalky and mineral-driven, lifted by vibrant acidity and finishing long and composed.
This release captures a distinct chapter in the wine’s life—an expression of time, site, and method. Only 80 cases disgorged. Availability is extremely limited. This third small-batch disgorgement offers a focused expression of the wine’s evolution at this stage of tirage aging.
Pair with: Aged cheeses (Comté, Gruyère), roast chicken, seafood in beurre blanc, or mushroom risotto. Best served at 50–55°F in a Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir glass to fully appreciate its evolved aromatic range.
Cellar Potential: Enjoy now through 2032+ to explore added depth and autolytic character.