2013 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut
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The 2013 Extended Tirage Brut is composed of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Base wines were fermented and aged in stainless steel (75%) and used barrels. It spent 10 years en tirage before disgorgement in July of 2023 and received three grams per liter dosage. It has alluring, layered aromas of mushroom tart, dried apples, autumn leaves, chamomile and chalk. The palate is wonderfully concentrated and savory. Its rich flavors and soft, creamy mousse are foiled by vibrant acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish. 1,800 six-pack cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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Coming from 60% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, the 2013 Extended Tirage Brut displays a medium straw hue and has a wonderfully decadent and well-detailed nose with notes of tangerine, custard, brioche, and candied red apples. Medium-bodied, it’s refreshing and youthful, with a lively, well-defined mousse and a clean, stony texture on the palate. Fully dry, these are very, very charming wines that offer a lot of transparency and are a great alternative to Champagne at the right price. Drink this one over the next 6-8 years.