2013 Blanc de Blancs CSV

VQA Beamsville Bench

About This Wine:

This wine was made entirely from Chardonnay grown in the limestone-clay soils of our Cave Spring Vineyard, located in the Niagara Escarpment’s renowned Beamsville Bench. Made in the Traditional Method from the oldest, lowest-yielding vines at our estate, it was aged ‘sur lie’ in bottle for 60 months prior to disgorging, embodying our highest commitment to quality and authenticity.

Origin:

100% Cave Spring Vineyard (Beamsville Bench)

Soil:

Stony, limestone-rich clay till overlying shale and sandstone

Composition:

100% Chardonnay

Harvest Data:

Sept. 6, 2013
Sugar- 18.4º Brix
Titratable Acitity- 10.2g/L
pH- 3.10

Vinification:

The base wine was re-fermented in bottle and aged sur lie for 60 months prior to disgorging; Natural Brut with no sugar in the dosage. Tirage date: Sept. 2014

Bottling Data:

Disgorging date: Sept. 2019
Alc./Vol. 12%
Residual Sugar- 3 g/L
Titratable Acidity- 7.35 g/L
pH- 3.14
800 bottles

Tasting Notes:

The nose offers vivid aromas of lemon, pear and ripe apple atop suggestions of bread and hazelnuts. Brut in style, the palate is medium in body with crisp acidity and a fine mousse. The mid-palate is broad and creamy, exhibiting a chalky, stony sensation beneath, providing substance and definition. The finish is long and plush, with notes of yeast, toast and chestnut, yet lifted by a luminous, citrusy edge.

Taste Profile:

Dry (D)

Serving Suggestions:

Raw oysters, sushi/sashimi, vegetable or game terrines, battered seafood, quiche Lorraine, cheese soufflé, grilled deep-sea fish, or on its own as an aperitif

Ageability:

Best consumed 2020 through 2025; will hold through at least 2028

Ontario Retail Price:

$44.95

Availability:

Winery only

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