Argyle, Extended Tirage Brut, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 2013

It's a gorgeous display of this extended tirage Brut from Argyle, aged 10 years on the lees. A 60% Pinot Noir blend with 40% Chardonnay shows a deep richness with honeyed almond aromatics and sweet lemon pastry cream. The palate deftly manages to pop with freshness while leaning into its deeply textured, rich fruits and honey. Rich ripe pear and nutmeg, baked apple tart and lemon oil depth mark the palate with lifted minerality and great fresh acidities carrying through.