Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2022 Fort Berens Blanc de Blanc is entirely chardonnay off their Lillooet estate Dry Creek Vineyard. The grapes were whole cluster pressed in stainless before heading to bottle and 2 years sur lattes prior to disgorge, leaving an RS of 5.8 g/L. Crunchy green apple, lemon sherbet, pear blossom streak across the racy palate, taut with lemon, kissed with vanilla biscuit, and ending on a saline note. Good energy here, and a promising start to the tricky traditional method programming.Tasted: 12 January 2026Tasted by: Prices:
Lillooet, British Columbia, CanadaLillooet's terroir reveals some incredible versatility, adding this Blanc de Blanc to the region's growing reputation. The grapes are grown at Fort Berens estate's Dry Creek Vineyard. The style is lean and spare, with most of the classic markers connoisseurs look for in fine sparkling wine. Expect a taut, dry, citrus nose that bleeds into the palate, where, after 24 months of aging, you are greeted by lees and almond croissant. The chardonnay has a refined blanc de blanc structure with plenty of acidity charged by a stream of tiny bubbles. Well done, but should be served with smoked salmon blinis, cheese sticks, or, in a pinch, some popcorn to mitigate some of that acidity.Tasted: 03 December 2025Tasted by: Prices:
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