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Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Brut Reserve 2008

Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada

Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 9

Price: $40.00

Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 11.5%

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Benjamin Bridge

Matt Steeves rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

Year after year Benjamin Bridge captures the attention of Champagne lovers around the world with their high quality traditional method sparkling wines. This winery is showing the world its potential for producing ultra premium sparkling wine, reliably, every year. With the serious concerns that climate change places on premium wine production in regions such as Champagne, France, the truly cool-climate Gaspreau Valley is demonstrating that they've got what it takes to excel in high quality sparkling wine production now and in the future thanks to their ideal terroir, moderate climate, and world-class know-how.

The 2008 Brut Reserve benefitted from a long and cool growing season that enabled the fruit to ripen slowly while retaining the refreshing characteristics that one expects in ultra premium sparkling wines. 100% estate fruit, it was hand picked in October 2008, and after 5 years on its lees, to add complexity and character, this superbly structured wine is built to be cellared for upwards of 20 years or can be enjoyed today with umami-rich dishes.

The nose displays delicate stone fruit, white pepper, with an intriguing summer sea breeze. The most complex micro bubbles I've experienced in a long time, that coat the mouth and then refresh the palate for what seems like forever...still going...and going! The mouthfeel is absolutely stunning. There's balance and then there's harmony - and the 2008 Brut Reserve has achieved harmony in every possible way. It's refreshing without being overly tart, and at 10.5g/L of TA, that's just another reminder that this is a serious wine, meant for seriously rich and delicious food - rich and creamy seafood chowder immediately come to mind.

After tasting the 2008 Benjamin Bridge Brut Reserve, I believe I've found the best sparkling wine ever produced in Canada. I look forward to watching this wine evolve and tasting it again in 5, 10, 15, and 20 years.

Tasted January 2015. 94+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca | @QuercusVino

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