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Lady Edythe Reserve
Frank Family Vineyards
Vintage & Drinking Window
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Drinking Window
2025-2030
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Vintage Notes
Pale straw yellow color with elegant, finely structured delicate mousse. Exhibits complexity and concentration from extended lees aging. Available in limited quantities, released once every 5 years.
AI Confidence: 85%
$90.00 - $150.00 USD
93/100Outstanding
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Grape Varieties
Chardonnay 52%
Pinot Noir 48%
Style: Late disgorged Brut with stunning balance and poise between richness and Classic Champenoise acidity, showing crisp minerality and delightful toastiness
Alcohol: 12.5%
Tasting Notes
Complex aromas of brioche, toasted almonds, honey, and citrus blossom with hints of vanilla and baked apple
Rich and creamy palate with flavors of ripe pear, lemon curd, and hazelnut, balanced by crisp acidity
Brilliant golden color with persistent fine bubbles and elegant mousse
Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and brioche
Subtle notes of toasted almond and vanilla
Long, refined finish with notes of butterscotch and mineral undertones
Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator: 93/100
Serving Recommendations
Temperature: 45°F (7°C)
Decanting: 0 hours
Food Pairing:
Roasted chicken or turkey
Soft cheeses like brie or camembert
seafood appetizers
fried green tomatoes
crab cakes
Eggs Benedict or brunch dishes
Fresh oysters and seafood
Light appetizers and canapés
Winemaking & Vineyard
Production Notes:
Produced using méthode champenoise with eight years aging on the lees prior to late disgorgement, followed by additional post-disgorgement bottle aging. Takes minimum five years from vineyard to release.
Vineyard Details:
Frank Family's Lewis Vineyard in Carneros spans over 10 different vineyard blocks of various elevations, microclimates, and soil compositions. Sourced from cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines in a region considered world-class, comparable to Champagne, France.
Awards & Accolades
• 95 points - Wine critic (May 2023, described as stately and elegant with unrelenting acidity
• Top 18 American sparkling wine designation
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Fun Facts (1)
Sophie
The 52/48 Chardonnay-Pinot Noir blend here is classic California méthode champenoise territory, but what's clever is how that extra Pinot gives it more richness and those brioche notes without sacrificing the elegant acidity—it's basically the Goldilocks ratio for Napa sparklings.
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