Maison Jussiame 2018 Brut Blanc de Blanc, Rogue Valley

Tasting notes: The Brut Blancs de Blancs 2018  is a handcrafted wine replete with freshness, elegance and complexity. Lovely white blossoms open on the nose, layered with citrus, hints of tropical fruit and a wet stone character. Delightful fruit flavors dance across the palate—green apple, Meyer lemon, a little apricot—delivered with appealing tension and textures. Extremely limited release

Winemaker Jean-Michel Jussiaume:”This sparkling wine is produced entirely from Chardonnay sourced from the Del Rio Vineyard. It offers concentrated lemon, grapefruit and pineapple flavors, with a fine bead and impeccable overall balance. This makes an important statement about the potential for Southern Oregon méthode Traditionelle bubbly. It’s exceptional in every way, from the delicate mousse to the aromatics of citrus and clover and into a penetrating palate with terrific length and finesse. The fruitiness of New World sparkling wines is tamped down, and the expressive delicacy and lightly toasty flavors of true Champagne come immediately to mind.”