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Blanc De Noirs 2013
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Alcohol %
12
Wine Enthusiast
91

Blanc De Noirs 2013

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SKU: 2013 Blanc De Noirs 750
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Rated 91 Pts By Wine Enthusiast

Our Blanc de Noirs or “White from Black” is the translation of Oregon’s most well known red grape, Pinot Noir, into a powerful, single variety, vintage sparkling wine.

How It’s Made:

All of our grapes are hand picked and then gently pressed as whole clusters in a state-of-the-art pneumatic press. The Blanc de Noirs juice is immediately separated from the skins after pressing. This 100% Pinot Noir based cuvée is fermented in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels to simultaneously preserve acidity and impart richness. All of our wines are bottled early in the summer, undergo secondary fermentation in the "Methodé Champenoise" style (meaning in the bottle) and then age for a minimum of 3 years. After aging, at the time of disgorgement we add a very minimal dosage of 2-3 grams per liter of sugar creating a very dry, Brut nature style. The wine then rests for another 3 months before release. 

Tasting Notes:

The fleshy hued wine expresses the warmth and richness of the vintage with a full bodied structure, complex aromatics and fine persistent mousse. On the nose, notes of fresh strawberries, rhubarb, and pound cake shine through. The delicate aromatics are complemented by a supple and powerful palate with flavors of bright red cherry, distinct minerality and refreshing, crisp texture.

Blanc de Noirs is our favorite food pairing wine; we believe it goes well with everything, but especially great food and great company. 

Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine expresses the warmth and richness of the vintage with its full structure filled with fresh strawberry and cream notes, pound cake, and rhubarb. The straw hue of the wine is punctuated by the fine and persistent mousse. Fruit and yeast notes linger on through its long finish, leaving the palate alive with flavors of a warm spring day.
Production Notes
The Pinot Noir grapes were received in immaculate condition and went directly into a small pneumatic press for light pressing. Fermentation was completed in stainless steel to retain the wine’s purity and focus. The wine was then left on fermentation lees to build richness and complexity until it was bottled in the late spring of 2014. After being aged sur latte (on their sides) for 4 years, the wine was disgorged with a minuscule 1.5 g/l dosage and left to further age on cork for 3 months before release. The fullness of the vintage and its long aging is exemplified in this exceptional Blanc de Noir’s rich fruit and full mouthfeel.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Alcohol %
12
Wine Enthusiast
91