2016 Brut – 48 Months en Tirage
Estate-grown sparkling with depth and finesse • Aged 48 months en tirage
Crafted from estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, this vintage Brut spent 48 months aging on the lees, developing layers of complexity and texture rarely found in domestic sparkling wine.
The 2016 Brut opens with aromas of baked apple, lemon curd, and poached pear, with subtle notes of brioche, flint, and warm spice. On the palate, vibrant acidity carries flavors of tree fruit, citrus, and spice, balanced by fine bubbles and a long, mineral finish.
Equally suited to celebration or quiet contemplation, this wine showcases the elegance that long tirage aging can deliver. Only 18 cases remain.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Appellation
Yamhill-Carlton
Vineyard Designation
Estate
Harvest Date
August 2016
Acid
8.2 g/L
pH
3.14
Aging
48 months en Tirage
Bottling Date
November 2017
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Radiant gold in the glass with aromas of baked apple, poached pear, and lemon curd. Notes of toasted brioche, cinnamon, and flint add depth. The palate is dry, balanced, and textured with vibrant citrus, orchard fruit, and spice.
Vineyard Notes
A blend of Pinot Noir (50%), Chardonnay (31%), and Pinot Meunier (19%) from estate vines grown in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA.
Production Notes
Pinot Noir 50%, Chardonnay 31%, Pinot Meunier 19%
Winemaker Notes
Hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed. Cool fermentation in stainless steel. Bottled the following fall and aged en tirage under crown cap for 48 months. Disgorged in November 2021 with a 5 g/L dosage.
Food Pairing Notes
A versatile companion to oysters, smoked salmon, sushi, and lobster. Also shines with fried chicken, Chinese takeout, and movie night popcorn. For something elevated: deviled eggs with caviar, or aged cheeses with brioche.
Other Notes
A classic méthode traditionnelle Brut made entirely from estate fruit. Aged four years on the lees. Just 18 cases remain.