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Blanc de Blancs

2008 Blanc de Blancs

Oregon Dijon Clone Chardonnay, Sparkling Wine

Knudsen Vineyards

Dundee Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon

750ml bottles


2008 Blanc de Blancs Tasting Notes

2008 was not only a glorious year for still wines, it turns out that it was a pretty darn special year for sparkling as well. This year’s Blanc de Blancs is a brilliant pale straw color with a beautifully fine mousse and delicate aromas of white flowers, sugar cookies, quince, and rock melon. In the mouth, it comes alive with concentrated ripe flavors of sweet pear, choux pastry and melon all balanced on a pure backbone of mineral acidity. This wine defines the fuller side of Blanc de Blancs in its exactitude and rich purity.

Price per 750ml bottle: $50.00
Quantity:

Standard discount:
  10% off 6-11 bottles ($45.00 ea.)
  15% off 12+ bottles ($42.50 ea.)
Club Member discount:
  15% off 1-11 bottles ($42.50 ea.)
  20% off 12+ bottles ($40.00 ea.)

 
 

Wine Scores and Reviews for 2008 Blanc de Blancs

  • 2008: Wine Spectator 92   "Crisp, focused, delicate and distinctive, with tobacco-accented citrus and passion fruit flavors, hinting at tomato leaf as the finish lingers enticingly. Finishes with persistence and elegance. Drink now." - Harvey Steiman
  • 2007: Wine Advocate 92   "The 2007 Blanc de Blancs Julia Lee’s Block Knudsen Vineyard was sourced from the oldest parcel of Dijon clones planted in the new world. It is an elegant, racy effort with lovely white fruit, quince, brioche, and mineral flavors that dance on the palate. Enjoy this elegant bubbly over the next 4-5 years. As usual, Argyle’s sparkling wine offerings are among the best made in the USA." - Jay Miller
  • 2007: Wine Spectator 90   "Bright and spicy, this is crisp in texture and taut, with ginger and clove overtones to the pear flavors, lingering easily. Drink now." - Harvey Steiman
  • 2006: Wine Advocate 92   "The 2006 Blanc de Blancs Knudsen Vineyard is an elegant, racy effort with lovely white fruit, brioche, and mineral flavors that dance on the palate. Enjoy this elegant bubbly over the next 4-5 years." - Jay Miller
  • 2006: Wine Spectator 91   "A refined style, playing its creamy, spicy flavors against lively acidity, as fine bubbles enhance the pear and floral flavors. Drink now." - Harvey Steiman
  • 2000: Wine Advocate 93  
  • 2000: Wine Spectator 92   "Elegant, creamy and refined, balancing its delicate citrus and pear flavors against a judicious level of toasted brioche and a fleck of white pepper as the finish lingers gently. Drink now. - HS"
  • 1999: Wine Spectator 89   "Peppery, toasty aromas are prevalent in this crisp, mature, distinctive sparkler, the finish lingering well against a fine bead of effervescence. Drink now. 887 cases made. -HS"
  • 1998: Wine Spectator 90  
  • 1997: Wine Spectator 88  
 

Downloads for this wine:

Tasting Notes & Info Sheet
Review & Score - Wine Spectator