2020 Bon Vivant Sparkling Wine
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The Bon Vivant Sparkling Wine, as its name implies, is in a class by itself. Each year, this member-exclusive and extremely limited bottling is crafted from 100% Pinot Meunier from our La Belle Promenade Vineyard, making it a rather rare find. It is layered with lively acidity, texture, and complexity. Perfect for celebrations or cellaring.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Pinot Meunier
Appellation
Chehalem Mountains
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This 100% Pinot Meunier sparkling wine is vibrant and expressive with aromas of honeydew melon, citrus, fresh grass, thyme, and honey suckle. The fine and creamy bead of bubbles carries flavors of vanilla, orange rind, lemongrass, and subtle cumin with fresh acidity and a touch of honeyed richness. Aged en tirage for three years, this elegant yet lively sparkler is perfect for celebrating now or cellaring through 2030.
Vineyard Notes
La Belle Promenade Vineyard, our treasured estate site in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, spans 40 acres of organically dry-farmed vines planted in 2014. Situated between 700 and 850 feet in elevation, its northeastern and southwestern exposures bring balance and unique character to our wines. The vineyard’s volcanic soils vary between a fractured basalt layer in the southwest and deep Saum soils in the southeast, adding complexity to each harvest. Planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Grüner Veltliner, Gamay Noir, and Aligoté, La Belle Promenade reflects the rich diversity of its terroir, yielding wines with vibrant floral notes, bright acidity, and a hint of the orchard fruits that once flourished here.
Production Notes
Picked Before The Fire Events of 2020 | pH 2.69 | TA 9.5 g/l | Dosage 6 g/l | 12% Alcohol | 3 Years Aged en Tirage | Disgorged May 2024 | 70 Cases | 100% Pinot Meunier | La Belle Promenade Vineyard | Chehalem Mountains AVA