Blue Mountain Blanc de Blancs R.D. Méthode Traditionelle 2016
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Blue Mountain Blanc de Blancs RD continues its stellar reputation as one of Canada's top sparkling wines. The last release was in 2013, so it's exciting to finally get a look at the latest one, the 2016 vintage, which is my favourite overall in British Columbia. It was recently disgorged in July 2024, and it's absolutely singing in the bottle. It has an electric, mineral, citrus aroma and attack, complemented by a sense of purity and tension that spells balance. Its autolytic, creamy textures reflect 7.5 years on lees, yet it remains fresh as ever, with a nutty, saline finish. Among the best we've tasted from this label, which sells for an attractive 'start the car' price of $44 at the winery.Tasted: 03 December 2025Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$50.00
750ml
winery online/direct
AB
$58.85
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: Blue Mountain Vineyard & CellarsDistributors: Keystone Fine Wines Rogers & Company Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 402594UPC: 626452721166
Blue Mountain Blanc de Blancs R.D. Méthode Traditionelle 2016
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Blanc de Blancs continues to be the standout from Blue Mountain, unquestionably one of Canada's top sparkling producers. There was a three-year pause (the last vintage of Blanc de Blancs was 2013) which speaks to how seriously they take this wine, or any of their wines, for that matter. It was more than worth the wait. This is steely, citrusy, and mineral, with the kind of tension and precision that feels like you can only get in great blanc de blancs. It's all framed by ample toasty autolytic notes, after an impressive 7.5 years on lees that has softened the creamy, elegant mousse. It's a showstopper, and somehow only $44 direct from the winery. It makes you question why you'd buy Champagne this holiday.Tasted: 08 December 2025Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$50.00
750ml
winery online/direct
AB
$58.85
750ml
private wine shops
Producer: Blue Mountain Vineyard & CellarsDistributors: Keystone Fine Wines Rogers & Company Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 402594UPC: 626452721166
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