2019 Single Vineyard Brut 'Le Ciel Serein'

We are thrilled to showcase our Le Ciel Serein vineyard for our sixth Single Vineyard sparkling release. Starting with the 2014 vintage, we have selected fruit from a single vineyard each year that truly exemplifies its site, wholly, and vividly. We call it “Le Ciel Serein” and it just might be the most picturesque ranch in Carneros. This landmark site, memorialized as Bliss Hill, the background for Microsoft Windows XP, was selected for its rolling hills, diverse exposure, and exceptional soils. Developed between 2002 and 2004, it has been carefully planted to a wide variety of Pinot Noir clones and only a select couple blocks of Chardonnay. The 2019 vintage proved itself by delivering lush, aromatic, and mature flavor development of the UCD 17 - one of sparkling winemaker Zak’s all-time favorites Chardonnay clones.
$82.00

Tasting Notes

This wine opens with notes of nectarine, lychee, kiwi fruit, raspberry, and marzipan. The palate continues with enchanting flavors of apple pie, lemon zest, and quince. Even in its youth, our 2019 Single Vineyard Brut shows beautiful complexity and depth with soft delicate bubbles that lead to a lingering finish. It will age gracefully if you have the patience to wait.

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Food Pairings

Our winemaker Zak Miller suggests pairing this 2019 vintage with double or triple cream cheeses, pork chops, or mushroom risotto.

Varietal Composition

Vintage: 2019
Variety: 54% Estate Grown Pinot Noir, 46% Estate Grown Chardonnay
Vineyard: 100% Le Ciel Serein
Alcohol: 12.0%
pH: 3.2
TA: 0.79g/100ml
Sugar (dosage): 0.9%

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