"Bright aromas of citrus, stone fruit, and chalky minerality. Swirling adds white blossoms, white peach, and lychee. The palate displays terrific tension, with salty citrus and stone fruits. The mousse is ultra-fine, which adds a bit of volume to balance the vibrant acidity. This is a stunning Blanc de Blanc for those who prefer laser-like precision in their sparkling wines."
- Bryan Otis, Proprietor
Vintage Notes
The 2019 Jaine Blanc de Blanc was crafted exclusively from one of the most highly regarded and recognized sites for Chardonnay in Washington state – Connor Lee. Conner Lee is located on the upper east end of the Wahluke Slope atop sandy glacial marine sediment deposited by the Missoula of the Pleistocene era. This site is known for its sandy loam soils and its relatively cool, long, and even ripening season that produces wines of superior texture, balance and complexity. Conner Lee is fully sustainable and uses organic farming methods whenever possible.
The vines were hand-harvested on the night of August 29th, 2019, before being whole-cluster pressed. The wine was settled in tank for 48 hours before racking to start the primary fermentation, then fermented entirely in stainless steel and with no malolactic fermentation. A light amount of sulfur was used to allow a second fermentation in bottle. The wine was racked off early to maximize its aromatic potential and cold stabilized, then disgorged just over 15 months later on April 12, 2021, with zero dosage. Only 384 cases were produced.
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