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Brut Sparkling Wine, Méthode Traditionelle, Estate Bottled
Brut Sparkling Wine
Mèthode Traditionelle, Estate Bottled | VQA — Niagara-on-the-Lake$22.95 750mL Bottle | $275.40 Case
Paul Bosc's Winemaker's Notes
Our Brut is a classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir made in the traditional method. We bottle age this wine on the lees for a minimum of two to three years and disgorge each bottle just before it leaves our hands, the practice of “RD” or recently disgorged; a sign of quality and attention to detail on the part of the producer. On the nose it should remind you of lemon, lime and toasted bread. The creamy texture is punctuated by the fine, persistent bubbles.
Miguel Fontalvo’s vineyard manager’s Notes
The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for our Brut are among the first grapes we pick each year. We hand select bunches right in the vineyard looking for good ripeness while still retaining high acidity. We include grapes from all four of our vineyard sites in order to help maintain the consistency of aromas and flavours in the cuvée each year.
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Good sparkling wine is one of those wines that will pair with just about anything; from popcorn (a personal favourite) to the most elegant canapé. Take a leaf of Belgian endive, add a tablespoon of Fifth Town’s Maple Bagel Chévre and garnish with Grimo’s heartnuts and a drizzle of local clover honey.
| Cheese: | Comox Brie |
| Milk Source: | Cow |
| Producer: | Natural Pastures Cheese |
| Province: | British Columbia |
Ontario Wine Awards, 2012 – Bronze
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, 2011 – Gold
Ottawa Wine Challenge, 2011 – Bronze
"This bubbly is a classic cuvee of chardonnay and pinot noir made in the traditional method. It is a consistent non-vintage wine that has a beautiful burst of fresh citrus and apple on the nose. A vigorous mousse on the palate to go with lime, lemon, apple and toast flavours all leading to a long, clean, crisp finish. The Top 10 Sweet and Sparkling Wines of 2011. 91 pts.”
– Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, December, 2011
“Lightly bready nose with pleasant citrus notes, including orange peel. The palate is drier than expected from the nose, but the citrus continues. Dry finish, with lingering toasty yeast notes. Yummy. 89 pts.”
– Craig Pinhey, Wine Access, December, 2011
“Château des Charmes has been producing local sparkling for ages and has mastered the high- pitched and pure quality of Champagne. Live it up on a budget.”
– Bill Munnelly, Billy’s Best Bottles, Wines for 2011
| ALCOHOL | 13.0% |
| CASES PRODUCED | 3026 |
| BRIX AT HARVEST | 20.7º |
| PH | 3.19 |
| TOTAL ACIDITY | 6.60 |
| SUGAR CODE | 1 |
| LCBO # | 224766 |
