2021 Blanc De Blancs
The 2021 Blanc de Blancs opens with delicate scents of white flower, golden apple and pineapple. The mouthfeel is crisp yet expansive, dazzling the palate with bright, luscious flavors of pear, green apple and lime zest. A quenching finish lingers with tangy acidity and impeccable effervescence.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Acid
1.13
pH
3.04
Aging
7 months in bottle
Alcohol %
10.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2021 Blanc de Blancs opens with delicate scents of white flower, golden apple and pineapple. The mouthfeel is crisp yet expansive, dazzling the palate with bright, luscious flavors of pear, green apple and lime zest. A quenching finish lingers with tangy acidity and impeccable effervescence.
Vineyard Notes
The 2021 Blanc de Blancs is composed exclusively of Chardonnay from the 35-acre Brick Barn estate vineyard, which lies just north of the Santa Ynez River in a largely unexplored winegrowing corridor near the city of Buellton in the western Santa Ynez Valley. With the Pacific Ocean just 10 miles away, the marine influence is forceful, yet solar exposure remains persistent—a providential combination that produces fruit with extraordinary dimension. The 2021 Blanc de Blanc comes specifically from Clone 4 at Block 5, which is located adjacent to the winery in the lower sheltered portion of the estate. Here, sandy riverbed soils foster expressive varietal character in our Chardonnay, while persistent Pacific breezes help maintain vibrant acidity right through full maturity.
Winemaker Notes
Winemaker Adrian Bolshoi targeted select vineyard rows for sparkling wine treatment, picking the grapes early in the range of 19 degrees Brix to ensure a foundation of bright acidity with lower alcohol levels. The fruit was gently pressed and cold settled for three days, then racked and fermented with Perlage yeast for optimal sparkling wine character. The young still wine was bottled in the winter with the addition of the traditional liqueur de tirage, allowing for secondary bottle fermentation in the classic Méthode Champenoise fashion. The bottles were riddled for several weeks, then allowed to rest for another five months until disgorgement, dosage and bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
This elegant and energetic sparkling wine is perfect for appetizers such as brie puff pastry, smoked salmon crostini and baked ravioli, as well as fresh oysters and Caesar salad with chicken.
Product Reviews
Doreen Eyman
(Mar 8, 2023 at 12:15 PM)
We are so fortunate to live in the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. My husband's favorite varietal is Chardonnay and he just loves this one so much more than others in our valley.
Josette Utke
(Mar 8, 2023 at 2:31 PM)
What an experience on the tongue!! The Blanc de Blanc is such a favorite when it comes to Sparkling Wines made in the Methode Champenoise. It is a Brut, so dry but not too dry. But those bubbles on the tongue will make you do a happy dance! Bright flavor profile. great for celebrations and most especially brunch - but just say no to the juice, the Blanc de Blanc is best savored as it is.
Denise Baecker
(Mar 8, 2023 at 4:07 PM)
It's a bit of a splurge but worth every penny! I thought I would give this sparkling wine a try when Brick Barn first offered it and ordered it as part of my wine club shipment. We opened it over the holidays and wow! It is so good! One of the best I have had in a long time. So smooth on the palate, it just glides down. Delicious! Highly recommend!
Christina Z.
(Mar 10, 2023 at 4:23 PM)
Absolutely delicious. The perfect bubbly for any special occasion!
Kaitlyn Hamersky
(Mar 11, 2023 at 11:06 AM)
An amazing wine for mimosas! Not too sweet and perfectly bubbly. Add it to your favorite juice or drink by itself and you will love it!
Elaine Rodriguez
(Mar 13, 2023 at 10:21 AM)
An excellent sparkling wine. This is my choice of wine and all that I drink. Not sweet at all. I only wish I lived closer to be able to purchase when I run out. Highly recommend this bottle either with orange juice or by itself, which is what I prefer.