2019 Blanc de Blancs

Pale straw with brilliant highlights, this 2019 Lytle-Barnett Blanc de Blancs dances in the glass with a generous stream of tiny bubbles. The initial nose out of the glass is toasty biscuit, Asian pear, and white peach.  As the wine opens up, there are compelling notes of dry straw, crème fraîche, and baguette. The first sip shows the wine’s crisp, youthful, fresh character, exhibiting notes of lemon zest, honey, warm butter on toast, and pear galette. Initially, the wine has an almost powdery texture that is overtaken by a fruitful generosity that finishes on clean acidity. This wine is a delight to drink immediately, but will reward a patient cellaring for years to come.