Le Cadeau Vineyard Brut Rosé
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This sparkling is made in an artisanal “growers style,” the wine was fermented with native yeast and a portion in French oak, followed by tirage aging of 4.5 years (54 months) with no dosage added on the disgorging date.
- 100% Estate Pinot Noir grapes are used.
- Winemaker Jim Sanders has meticulously refined his talent in Oregon winemaking since the mid-90s. Winemaker Jim Sanders portfolio features some of the Willamette Valley’s most acclaimed wines, including those produced under his partnership with Le Cadeau proprietor Tom Mortimer – Aubichon Cellars.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: The estate grapes were carefully pressed to achieve minimal skin contact while obtaining the slightest bit of rosé hue. This sparkling is made in an artisanal “growers style” – the wine was fermented with native yeast and a portion in French oak, followed by tirage aging of 4.5 years (54 months) with no dosage added on the disgorging date.
Tasting Notes: A crisp, dry, growers-style sparkling Rosé from 100% estate Pinot noir, it pairs perfectly with food or sip chilled on a warm day.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Tom Mortimer and his wife, Deb, began their search for the perfect vineyard site in 1996. Tom’s passion for wine collecting and his love of Oregon finally merged a year later with the purchase of the 28-acres of raw hillside property. Extensive clearing and land preparation followed before the first 6-acres of Pinot Noir were planted. In June of 2005– after 8-years of development—the 2002 vintage of estate grown Le Cadeau Pinot Noir was released.
Located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA of the Willamette Valley, Le Cadeau wines are made exclusively from estate-grown Pinot Noir. Clonal diversity results in aromatic nuance and rich flavor profiles, while the volcanic basalt soils add lingering minerality on the finish.
From the beginning, the Mortimers have been committed to meticulous farming, believing that great wine always traces its roots back to the vineyard. The high-elevation south-facing slope is sustainably farmed, LIVE certified, and incorporates many biodynamic practices.
Long-time winemakers Jim Sanders and Steve Ryan—with input from Burgundian consultant Pierre Millemann—produce signature Le Cadeau cuvées, each reflecting specific attributes of the estate vineyard.
Le Cadeau translates as “the gift” but the wine is not the gift; the wine is only the excuse. The gift is the beauty of the land in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, joy-filled relationships, and the freedom and opportunity to pursue this dream.