Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Breathless – Blanc de Blancs – Cox Vineyard (Single Vineyard Reserve) – Méthode Champenoise – Organic
Mendocino County, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A beautifully crafted Blanc de Blancs made in the traditional méthode champenoise, sourced from the organic Cox Vineyard in Mendocino County. Produced by Breathless Sparkling Wines, founded by the three sisters Sharon Cohn, Rebecca Faust, and Cynthia Faust, this cuvée reflects the winery’s philosophy of celebrating life’s “breathless moments.” Elegant, artisanal, and fruit-centered, it captures California brightness while honoring Old World technique.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh brioche, lemon curd, white peach, and crisp green apple, lifted by subtle minerality. Gentle notes of pastry cream, toasted almond, and rising dough show the extended lees contact and classic champagne-inspired craftsmanship.

Mouthfeel
Bright, delicate, and creamy. The mousse is refined and persistent, offering a graceful texture that remains lively from start to finish. A very clean, uplifting acidity shapes a long, refreshing finish.

Food Pairings
Oysters, goat cheese tartlets, shrimp ceviche, sushi, fried tempura, creamy pastas, or delicate white-fish dishes. Also a beautiful aperitif on its own.

Verdict
A genuinely lovely Blanc de Blancs that blends California sunshine with classic French technique. Elegant, aromatic, and refreshing, this is one of the most delightful expressions of méthode champenoise sparkling wine coming out of Sonoma/Mendocino today. A winery with heart behind every bottle.

Did You Know?
Breathless was founded by three sisters, Sharon Cohn, Rebecca Faust, and Cynthia Faust as a tribute to their mother Martha, whose mantra of living life fully inspired both the name Breathless and the joyful label art. Their winemaker, Penny Gadd-Coster, is considered an “honorary fourth sister” and is one of California’s most respected sparkling specialists. — 25 days ago

Karen Tripson

9.0

Fun fun fun — 4 years ago

Felicia Arlin

9.1

Bold with a strong tannic finish., almost leaves you breathless. Deep plum, smoke and leather. — 8 years ago

Bill Mowry

9.0

Dryer than most Blanc de Blanc’s with subtle lime citrus, grass, and almond. — 4 months ago

with Lou

Alyssa Sheets Wolf

9.5

My favorite from Breathless. All time favorite sparkling wine (for red lovers) — 4 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.0

Strawberry apple up front with nice finish — 4 years ago

Joseph Lewinski

9.0

Bursting with lush fruit and the mellows out to nice dry and light finish. Quarantine wine and watched ‘Breathless’. — 6 years ago

with Ginny

DAL 9000

9.0

Mild tart strawberries upfront. Then a quick effervescent finish. — 3 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.8

World class … baby-butt smooth at 55 years old. I’m speechless… gob-stopped…struck dumb…just a drop of good spring water to splash the tart-apple nose straight up your nostril. Pie spice, cinnamon, tobacco- pouch, dark brown sugar… then a blast of rounded alcohol that threatens to leave you breathless before it blasts its way to the back of your throat. Plenty of weight, oceans of complexity, and long, smooth ribbons of chocolate crusted caramels. Simply wonderful on this early winter evening.,, — 3 years ago

Tom AlfaroZierten

9.0

Showing well. Good acid and tannins still, but fruit forward. Blueberry and notes and dark cherry. Could still use more time to deepen and get even better. — 5 years ago