Levantine Hill

Sparkling Blanc de Blanc 2015

The ideal conditions of the 2015 vintage inspired us to create a tiny quantity of single-vineyard sparkling Blanc de Blanc. The intention was to allow this cuvee to age for an extended period on lees to further enhance its intensity and breadth of expression. Displaying a freshness and vitality that bely this extended aging, the nose features a mix of floral and herbal aromas: freshly-cut green apple, crushed lemon leaf, tarragon, thyme, jasmine and almond croissant with underpinning savoury flintiness and dryness from zero sugar addition to the dosage at disgorging.
The palate showcases a defining linear acidity laying down the base for the carriage of citrus flavours of makrut leaf and grapefruit pith intertwined with nougat notes from extended oak aging, drawing the palate deep and reverberative to a satisfyingly long finish. As this wine has spent more than 4 years in bottle sur lie, it is ready for immediate enjoyment. However further complexity will develop for 3-5 years under ideal cellaring conditions.