Reviews & Ratings

2011 Argyle Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Extended Tirage Brut"

Winery: Argyle

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Extended Tirage Brut"

Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Grape blend: 60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $85

Cases produced: 1,530

KWG Score: 93.1 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91.5)

Review date: December 19, 2023

Wine Review: This gold-colored Sparkling Wine from Argyle opens with lots of random small and medium sized bubbles. The bouquet features bread dough and apple cider with hints of ginger. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, bright and savory. The flavor profile is a walnut, brioche, stony minerality and white pepper blend with notes of ginger and lemon tea. The finish is dry and its acidity and flavors drift away nicely. This Sparkler would pair well with oysters. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: 2011 is a truly unique vintage to celebrate, as Mother Nature blessed us with a relatively dry autumn to help get us over the line. Highlighted by its tense backbone and well-framed acidity, the 2011 Brut was especially set up for long term aging on the lees. Creamy and layered textures are buoyed by the freshness of recent disgorgement. Ripe nectarine, white cherry, and honeycomb, are layered with the mature complexity of brioche and roast hazelnut, bringing harmony to a graceful and elegant finish.

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