2009 Argyle Vintage Brut

Community Tasting Notes (47) Avg Score: 88.8 points

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  5/17/2021 - forceberry wrote: 89 Points

  A blend of Pinot Noir (59%) and Chardonnay (41%). Aged sur lattes for a minimum of 3 years before disgorgement. 12,5% alcohol. Tasted blind.
  
  Pale yellow color. Moderately expressive nose with aromas of ripe citrus fruits, some evolved nutty tones, a little bit of juicy red apple and light toasty notes of oats'n'honey bar. The wine is ripe, moderately full-bodied and slightly evolved on the palate with flavors of red apple, some autolytic notes of honey'n'oats, a little bit of spice, light evolved waxy tones, a hint of stony minerality and a touch of sweetness from the dosage. Moderately high acidity with a rich but gentle and silky mousse. The finish is fresh, lively and medium in length with flavors of mealy red apple, some red-toned fruit character, a little bit of toasty autolysis, light honeyed notes and a hint of ripe citrus fruits.
  
  A sophisticated Oregon fizz that is still surprisingly youthful for its age, showing relatively little evolution. One wouldn't confuse this for a Champagne, but stylistically this is not that different and quality-wise this is at least on par with good entry-level Champagnes. Nice, although nothing particularly thrilling. Most likely will continue to improve for at least a handful of years. Priced according to its quality at 31€.

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  1/2/2021 - Rick & Ilsa wrote: 90 Points

  Last of a number of bottles of this. Consistent notes of apple, and citrus with enough acidity to keep things fresh still. Solid qpr.

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  9/15/2020 - Rick & Ilsa wrote: 90 Points

  Well stored bottle. Usual notes of apple, citrus and brioche. Plenty of bubbles and acidity to keep things fresh. Holding up pretty well.

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  5/5/2020 - Rick & Ilsa wrote: 90 Points

  Served chilled. Only a few bottles left from case purchased a number of years ago, stored in cold cellar. Still crisp and clean with green apple, white stone fruits, a little brioche, and a flinty finish. A little more yellow in color and slightly more developed than some bottles. Always solid, and a great everyday sparkler that doesn't make you mind ($) opening them freely.

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  12/4/2019 - Rick & Ilsa wrote: 90 Points

  Another solid showing for this Oregon sparkler. The usual apple, pear, and brioche on nose and palate. Crisp and clean with enough acidity to keep things vibrant. Lots of bubbles still, and based on this bottle, plenty of time left. Solid qpr.

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