2018 LaRue's Blanc de Blancs

NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER

The 2018 Blanc de Blancs jumps out of the glass with vibrant white floral aromas. A juicy and rich palate yields flavors of Bosc pear and honeydew melon. With time in the glass, additional warm notes of vanilla, brioche and ginger reveal themselves. The choice to age on lees builds a wine with a complex and elegant structure that will allow it to age gracefully for years to come. Open a bottle with a meal or at your next moment of celebration!

VINTAGE OVERVIEW 

On average, the 2018 vintage was a warmer and drier growing season. The year kicked off with an early bud break. June saw a cool, wet weather period during bloom that put the vintage back on track for a traditional September harvest. The most notable climatic feature to the 2018 vintage was our extended summer harvest weather that continued into early November. This allowed us to pick based on ripe flavors and near-perfect natural acidity.