- Practicing Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Mae Estate Vineyard
- 100% Mt. Eden clones from Block 2B at the estate
- Planted in 2016
- Elder series and Tierra complex sandy loam soils
- Hand-harvested
- Traditional Method Sparkling
- Three press-cuts individually tank-fermented
- Raised in stainless steel as well as 500L and 228L barrel
- Partial ML
- Bottled in May 2021
- two years en tirage, disgorged in June 2023
- 2 grams dosage
- 500 bottles produced
- 12% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Rita Hills
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TYL-70-20 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-09-21
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-10-10
"After being aged in 500- and 228-liter barrels with complete malolactic fermentation, the 2020 Mae Estate Sparkling Blanc de Noir Extra Brut was disgorged in the summer of 2023 and received a dosage of two grams per liter. Beautifully pure, composed aromas of white cherries, macadamia nuts and white chocolate lead to a graceful, succulent palate with an impressively refined, silky mousse. The finish is crunchy and lively, showing great chalky persistence"an uncommonly complete, focused and precise iteration of domestic sparkling wine."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2025-11-06
"A single barrel of the 2021 Mae Estate Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature was produced, made from the same wine as the standard Blanc de Noir but bottled without dosage. It leads with a pretty, floral and orchard-fruited bouquet supplemented with pomegranate and cherry pit aromas. The palate is pure, focused and grounded by a deft richness that carries through to the finish. This is a beautifully crafted wine, although I prefer the added depth and focus of the Extra Brut bottling."