2013 Ultramarine Blanc de Noirs Heintz Vineyard
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Also pouring a pale straw color, the 2013 Blanc De Noirs is soft and floral with tropical flowers, ripe kiwi, candied peach, and honeysuckle. It has a light smokiness on the nose as well, with a bit more of that wet stone minerality and juicy wild strawberry throughout. It has a more approachable nature and will drink well 2024-2040.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2013 Blanc de Noirs Heintz Vineyard, disgorged in November of 2017, features savory tones of matchstick and iodine on the nose and undercurrents of golden apple and dried lemon peel. The medium-bodied palate is sot and creamy with rich, ripe fruit and a long, candy apple finish. Mature and savory, drink it over the next 2-3 years.
Interestingly, the 2013 Blanc de Noirs Charles Heintz Vineyard comes across as more complete and also more satisfying than the Blanc de Blancs, which suggests the Pinot handled the intensity of the vintage better than the Chardonnay. Expressive floral and red berry fruit notes all flesh out in this creamy, inviting wine. Vinous and alluring, the 2013 will drink well right out of the gate. Bottled with no dosage.