Brion Wise, Champagne (France) 2015

Jan 3, 2024

By Roger Morris

 It is becoming increasingly popular for American wineries to produce wines under a variety of arrangements from other countries, either here or there, and market them under their domestic labels.  Brion Wise, who is planning his own winery in Napa Valley, here launches a premium vintage Champagne produced in collaboration with A.D. Coutelas in the village of Dizy.  Disgorged in March 2022, it is a 50/50 Pinot/Chardonnay blend that is very frothy with the lovely golden aromas and flavors of age and aging – grain, spent yeasts, vanilla, lemon peel, caramel in the lightest degree, metallic minerality, all delivered in a creamy package with light tannins.  The flavors are truly divine, although the structure lacks intensity at mid-palate and could linger a bit longer in the finish.          

Country / Region

France

Appellation

Champagne

Grape Variety

Color

Sparkling

Vintage

2015

Score

93

Price

US $ 175.00

Producer

Brion Wise