Ridgeview
Limited Release Brut Blanc de Noirs
West Sussex, England
The 2014 Blanc de Noirs has a burnished pale straw hue with a vibrant mousse. The bouquet is a knockout mixture of hazelnut, smoke and citric fruit, all wonderfully delineated; light leesy aromas emerge with extended aeration. The well-balanced palate features red apples, orange zest and light morello cherry notes, its concentration offset by a beautifully judged line of acidity. This is a very accomplished Blanc de Noirs from Ridgeview. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2020)
The 2014 Blanc de Noirs has a burnished pale straw hue with a vibrant mousse. The bouquet is a knockout mixture of hazelnut, smoke and citric fruit, all wonderfully delineated; light leesy aromas emerge with extended aeration. The well-balanced palate features red apples, orange zest and light morello cherry notes, its concentration offset by a beautifully judged line of acidity. This is a very accomplished Blanc de Noirs from Ridgeview. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2020)
It’s not just that I’m goth at heart. But I really dig blanc de noirs. The fruit and balance on this one deserved more attention and time than I could give a a giant walk around tasting. Very much want to revisit!
It’s not just that I’m goth at heart. But I really dig blanc de noirs. The fruit and balance on this one deserved more attention and time than I could give a a giant walk around tasting. Very much want to revisit!
May 7th, 2018Little bit disappointed. This leans more to the oxidative style. Bubbles are a little big in the mouth, and it feels a touch too carbonated as well. Muted flavors of brioche and honey cashew and creme brulee. Just seemed out of balance and the structure a little bit wacky. I don't know if maybe this needs another five years or so in the bottle, as I do realize that it is a 2013 vintage. However, not sure it should be this weird at this point..
Little bit disappointed. This leans more to the oxidative style. Bubbles are a little big in the mouth, and it feels a touch too carbonated as well. Muted flavors of brioche and honey cashew and creme brulee. Just seemed out of balance and the structure a little bit wacky. I don't know if maybe this needs another five years or so in the bottle, as I do realize that it is a 2013 vintage. However, not sure it should be this weird at this point..
Aug 30th, 2019
Took a moment to reveal itself, not bad
Took a moment to reveal itself, not bad
Jun 10th, 2017Honey. Still like it. 2011 year was better. Best actually.
Honey. Still like it. 2011 year was better. Best actually.
May 3rd, 2017I don't love sparkling, but blanc de noirs are the closest I come to happiness and this is a really good one. Crisp and clean and floral.
I don't love sparkling, but blanc de noirs are the closest I come to happiness and this is a really good one. Crisp and clean and floral.
Jan 2nd, 2017
Pure fabulous. Nice and complex, great in the sun
Pure fabulous. Nice and complex, great in the sun
Aug 8th, 2016Red fruit, med-high acidity, lovely body and finish.
Red fruit, med-high acidity, lovely body and finish.
Oct 24th, 2015