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2018 Argyle Blanc de Noirs Willamette Valley Brut Sparkling Wine

2018 Argyle Blanc de Noirs Willamette Valley Brut Sparkling Wine

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A delicious blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier that is wonderfully balanced between the racy acidity, the firm structure and the medium-full body. The nose displays subtle hints of ripe yellow pear, lemon-lime, graham cracker, and white grapefruit pith. The mousse starts out strong but mellows out with time in the glass with notes of Rainer cherry, lemon zest, and cinnamon brioche. For the price point, this wine over-delivers in spades.

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 06/2022
Rich, polished and sleek, with expressive raspberry and strawberry flavors accented by graham cracker and caramelized hazelnut. Drink now. (TF)

Staff Reviews

Review Date: 05/2024
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Given the popularity of Argyle's Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, many customers may be surprised to learn that Argyle was founded in 1987 with the mission to make world-class sparkling wines. All of Argyle's sparkling wines are made with estate grown fruit, are vintage dated, and spend extended time on the lees. The results are undeniable -- Argyle's sparkling wines receive the highest critic scores of any sparkling wines made outside of Champagne. Not too shabby! This Blanc de Noirs is normally only available to Argyle's mailing list customers or at their winery's tasting bar, but our domestic buyer Ryan Woodhouse worked his magic, and we have a couple of stacks of it for a limited time only. A classic blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Meunier, you get that chiseled cool climate Pinot Noir with all its body, power, and structure tempered by the round and supple Meunier. Aged for 3 years on the lees (like a vintage Champagne) gives the cuvee subtle notes of fresh sourdough to go along with its red fruit character. Already a customer favorite!

Notes

Sourced entirely from Spirit Hill Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. This classic Blanc de Noirs is composed of 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier. It spent over 3 years ageing on lees and was given a low dosage of just 4g/L.

Product Details

Origin: Oregon, United States

Type/Varietal: Chardonnay

Alcohol Content: 12.5%

SKU: #1731804