Sensory Notes:
Color: Pale strawberry
Aromas: delicate floral and peach aromas
Palate: round and creamy, with elegant flavors and well-balanced crispness.
The Vineyard
The grapes used to make this BRUT sparkling wine are all from our estate vineyard at Michel-Schlumberger.
Vintage
Some of the grapes were picked in the 2018 vintage. Moderate summer and fall temperatures allowed the grapes to retain bright fruit flavors.
Harvest
Average brix: 19.4 pH: 3.30 TA: 0.79 g/100ml
Fermentation
Fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to retain the fruit flavors. No malolactic fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was settled and then blended into this cuvée.
Cooperage / Aging
The cuvée was bottled with a dosage of special sparkling wine yeast and allowed to ferment in the bottle. Aged for 14 months “on the yeast” in the bottle, the wine develops the classic rich texture and refined “sparkle” that comes from this “Methode Champenoise” technique.
Michel-Schlumberger’s first vines were planted in 1979 by Jean-Jacques Michel, a native of Switzerland. Michel traveled extensively across Northern California in search of the perfect location to establish his winery. He quickly recognized the potential of the Dry Creek Valley climate and soils to produce premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Pinot Blanc grapes, and saw the contoured exposures of Wine Creek Canyon, in particular, as ideal for creating unique flavors, especially in red wines.
In 1991, Jacques Pierre Schlumberger joined the winery team, bringing with him a legacy of over 400 years of winemaking in Alsace, France.
It was at this point that the Michel-Schlumberger brand was born. Over the years, the winery’s exceptional wines and the beauty of its estate have garnered global attention and acclaim. The mission-style architecture of the estate reflects Michel-Schlumberger’s European roots while honoring the influence of early Spanish settlers in California. Today, the winery’s white stucco walls, terracotta-tiled roof, bell tower, and grand courtyard create a spectacular setting for a day in Sonoma’s wine country.
Our Estate heritage is also reflected in the guest experience, which includes motorized tours through the vineyards, walking cellar tours through the production area, barrel tastings, and seated reserve tastings of our award-winning, small-production wines.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Woohoo! I am a sucker for bubbly so was thrilled to get to labrat this bottle! Thanks for the opportunity.
The wine is a beautiful pale peach with small bubbles that continuously rise in the glass. We noticed initial aromas of berries and a hint of bread. The wine tastes crisp and clean with muted berries and floral characteristics. As it warmed a little bit the flavor became somewhat more pronounced and we picked up some apple notes. I see in the description they describe this as having elegant flavors and I have to agree, it’s an absolute steal at this price in my opinion. We were guessing about $30 per bottle.
I’ve never tried anything from Michel-Schlumberger before, but this Brut sparkling is a new favorite for sure! I’m curious about their other wines and will have to seek some out.
Michel-Schlumberger Brut Sparkling, Sonoma County
Tasting Notes
The Vineyard
Vintage
Harvest
Fermentation
Cooperage / Aging
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$600.00/Case for 12x Michel-Schlumberger Brut Sparkling, Sonoma County at Michel-Schlumberger
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, Sep 2 - Wednesday, Sep 3
NV Michel-Schlumberger Brut Sparkling
4 bottles for $64.99 $16.25/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $144.99 $12.08/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Woohoo! I am a sucker for bubbly so was thrilled to get to labrat this bottle!
The wine is a beautiful pale peach with small bubbles that continuously rise in the glass. We noticed initial aromas of berries and a hint of bread. The wine tastes crisp and clean with muted berries and floral characteristics. As it warmed a little bit the flavor became somewhat more pronounced and we picked up some apple notes. I see in the description they describe this as having elegant flavors and I have to agree, it’s an absolute steal at this price in my opinion. We were guessing about $30 per bottle.
I’ve never tried anything from Michel-Schlumberger before, but this Brut sparkling is a new favorite for sure! I’m curious about their other wines and will have to seek some out.