2019 Willamette Valley Crémant Blanc de Blancs
ALC 12.8% Cases Produced: 90
Wine Info
THE WINE
Blanc de Blancs. Elegant white flowers on the nose mingle with citrus and a hint of sea breeze. The citrus characters are enhanced by a sensation of minerality which lift the notes of white peach and pear on to the long and lingering finish. The perfect pairing for oysters.
THE AVA
Framed by the Coast Range mountains to the west and Cascade Mountains to the east, the Willamette Valley AVA forms a cool-climate growing basin ideally suited for the production of traditional Burgundian varieties. With an array of different soil types and microclimates, the quality and complexity of Willamette Valley wine has garnered a fierce international reputation.
ACCOLADES
93 points – Paul G on Wine
“This excellent, Champagne method Brut is made from Hyland vineyard Chardonnay planted in 1981. Disgorged last November, it’s young, tart, subtle, elegant and lively. Flavors of crisp green apple abound, with lime and oyster shell highlights. Drink it chilled to bring up the minerality, or let it warm to emphasize the fruit.”
