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TASTING NOTES

The nose opens with inviting aromas of toasted bread, lemon zest, and crisp green apple, complemented by a hint of slate. On the palate, it offers a profound depth of flavor, balancing the bright citrus and apple notes with a creamy texture and mineral complexity. The finish is long and elegant, with structured acidity and lingering notes of toasted bread and citrus. This wine combines elegance and complexity, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

VINEYARD NOTES

The grapes for our sparkling wines are located on separate plots on our Keuka Estate vineyards. These vineyards were planted by Willy Frank in the early 1980s with the sole purpose of producing sparkling wines.

WINEMAKER NOTES

The grapes were hand-picked into small 40kg crates with careful bunch selection in the vineyard. The whole cluster grapes were immediately pressed. From harvest to pressing, extreme care is used in handling the grapes to avoid any excessive crushing or bruising. Only the first most delicate pressing, called the Cuvée, is used. The base wine was bottled the following Spring after harvest.

Secondary fermentation took place in bottle as per the traditional Méthode Champenoise. The wine was left in bottle with the lees for a minimum of 36 months in the underground cellar at Chateau Frank. Each bottle is individually disgorged, corked, crowned, and labeled by hand. The month of disgorgement is listed on the back of each bottle.