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Blue Mountain Reserve Brut R.D. Méthode Traditionelletext
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17¼/20

Blue Mountain Reserve Brut R.D. Méthode Traditionelle 2016

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is my third time trying this wine over the last several months, and I can confidently say that it's one of my favourite vintages of the Reserve Brut to date. After not being produced in 2015, this vintage comes out swinging. If the Blanc de Blancs is tense, nervy, and youthful, this is more rounded, generous, and developed, with all of the depth that comes with that. It continually evolves in the glass, revealing lemon confit, baked red apple, orchard blossom, honey, and hazelnut, backed by intense brioche from 7 years on lees. The mousse feels resolved and soft, with a pitch perfect balance between the Extra Brut dosage (4 g/L) and crisp acidity. Unparalleled value at $44 winery direct.Tasted: 09 December 2025Tasted by: Geoffrey Moss MWPrices:
BC$49.90750mlwinery direct
AB$58.85750mlwinery direct
Producer: Blue Mountain Vineyard & CellarsDistributors: Keystone Fine Wines
Rogers & Company
Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot NoirCSPC: 852129UPC: 626452711136