Estate Grown | 80% La Crescent · 20% Traminette – Briede Family Vineyards, Winchester, VA Bottled on 5/9/24
The 2024 Briede Le Meillier continues the tradition of showcasing Briede’s expressive white hybrids in an elegant, fruit-forward style. Crafted from estate-grown La Crescent and Traminette, this small-lot bottling (just 24 cases) offers a balance of sweetness, texture, and lively acidity that makes it both refreshing and complex.
Fermented cold and aged in neutral oak, the wine highlights bright aromatics of glazed apple and prickly pear, with a touch of confectionary richness on the nose. The palate is rounded and supple, carrying notes of candied fruit and citrus before giving way to a clean, lingering finish driven by crisp acidity. Beautifully balanced and vibrant, it’s a wine that shines on its own or alongside lightly spiced dishes, shellfish, or soft cheeses.
Technical Details:
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 3.56
Total Acidity: 6.4 g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.0%
Free SO₂: 25 ppm
Total SO₂: 133 ppm
Fermentation: Cold, 2 weeks
Aging: Neutral oak
Packaging: Antique green W137 bottle · Gold screwcap closure
Tasting Notes: Bright and inviting, the 2024 Le Meillier opens with aromas of glazed apple, pear, and citrus blossom. A soft, rounded mouthfeel gives way to crisp, persistent acidity, lending freshness and lift to the finish. Polished and poised, this vintage captures the elegance and energy of Briede’s white wine program.
Gold Medal Shenandoah Cup 2025
