Crafted with precision and passion, the 2021 Brilliant Traditional Method Blanc de Blancs is a stunning expression of cool-climate Chardonnay.
Sourced from Butler’s Grant Vineyard, this 100% blanc de blancs is wild fermented in used oak barrels and aged 36 months on the lees, resulting in remarkable depth and complexity. Made in a brut nature style, this wine has zero dosage, allowing the purity of its vineyard origins to shine through.
Blanc de Blancs Tasting Notes
The 2021 Blanc de Blancs delights with aromas of fresh lemon, green apple, and pear, complemented by elegant toasty lees notes and a hint of saline minerality. The fine, persistent bead enhances the wine’s luxurious texture, leading to a palate that is both bright and fresh. Expect flavors of crisp apple, pear, lemon cream, and a touch of flint, all carried through to a long, lifted finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Notes
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100% Chardonnay, sourced from Butler’s Grant Vineyard.
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Traditional Method, ensuring refined complexity and balance.
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Brut Nature – zero dosage for an unfiltered, pure expression of terroir.
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Aged 36 months on lees, developing texture and depth.
Pairing Recommendations
This blanc de blancs pairs beautifully with:
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Fresh oysters and seafood platters.
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Lemon-butter scallops or creamy risottos.
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Triple-cream cheeses, such as Brie or Camembert.
Elevate your celebrations with the 2021 Brilliant Blanc de Blancs, a sparkling wine of precision, purity, and place.
Exclusive to Wine Club Members
This 2021 Brilliant Traditional Method Blanc de Blancs is available exclusively to our wine club members. A true collector’s wine, this limited release embodies the exceptional craftsmanship and terroir-driven expression that defines all Westcott wines.
Join the Westcott Vineyards Wine Club to access this exclusive Blanc de Blancs and other members-only releases.
"When we tasted this 100% traditional method Chardonnay, Hurst was hand labelling bottles that were to be served during i4C. The official labels couldn’t be used because the strike meant that the LCBO tasting lab was also shut down and couldn’t make approvals until the strike was over.
This is the first 100% blanc de blancs from the Butler’s Grant Vineyard and it was wild fermented in used oak barrels, spending 36 months on the lees. It’s a brut nature style, which means zero dosage (less than 1.6 g/l of RS) and topped up only with its own wine. Kulczyk notes that zero dosage allows him to make a wine that’s “more representative of where it’s coming from.”
The nose shows fresh lemon, toasty/leesy notes, green apple, pear, lovely saline minerality with an elegant bead in the glass. It’s persistent on the palate with a touch of flint, salinity, apple, pear and lemon cream that’s bright and fresh through the lifted finish."
93 Points
Rick Van sickle- wines in Niagara, 2024
