92 points, Gold, Sunset International Wine Competition 90 points, International Wine Review Top 100 Values - Wine Spectator 90 Points - Tasting Panel Magazine 91 Points - JamesSuckling.com
Tasting Notes
Gruet Sauvage NV is a bone-dry sparkler, pale straw in color with a delicate but persistent mousse. The aromas of bright mineral and citrus notes tickle the nose followed by touches of green apple, lemon, and grapefruit. The finish is structured, flavorful, and long. The bright acidity makes this wine a perfect pairing for oysters, sushi, and cream sauces.
Wild. Raw. Savage. Untamed since 1989. Gruet Sauvage is for the sparkling connoisseur who appreciates bone-dry acidity.
Specs
Vintage: NV
Variety Blend: 100% Chardonnay
AVA: American
Aging: Aged sur lees for a minimum of 18 months
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 3.2
Acidity: 7.2 g/L
N/V Gruet Sauvage Rosé
90 Points, Tasting Panel GOLD Medal, San Francisco Chronical Wine Competition
With zero dosage, Sauvage Rosé’s vibrant fruit flavors of wild strawberry and a hint of cherry really shine on the nose and palate and are complemented by bright acidity.
Founded in 1984, Gruet Winery specializes in Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines. Family-owned and run, the New Mexico-based winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines and a small collection of still wines, with roots originating from Gilbert Gruet’s Champagne house in Bethon, France. More than 25 vintages later, Gruet Winery has achieved unprecedented acclaim and remains a favorite of the nation’s top sommeliers.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
Gruet Sauvage Mixed Sparklers - $10 = 5.55%
Anyone know how old a NV bottling is? I see reviews on CT for these NV bottles dating back to 2019. Are these 5 years old or does the producer continue to bottle NV wines haphazardly?
@losthighwayz I love posting opinions about sh*t I don’t have any clue…ha! My guess is their NV bottlings are continually produced. But with no lot numbers to track, who knows if you’re getting fresh goods or not. (WD may very well know what he’s getting however)
(I’ll add that most of those reviews noted above are not current, which probably means little when comes to bottlings like this)
@losthighwayz Most NV bottlings are created annually plus released however often they disgorge. Anyway, bubbly usually ages quite well for a few years minimum since they have plenty of acidity.
@kaolis and herein lies my frustration because 1. reviews are meaningless and 2. How do I know what I’m getting? I always wondered about this and what you’re saying makes sense!
@losthighwayz I would strongly prefer that. Many grower bubbly houses and some of the larger ones put lots of information on the back label, including cepage, vintage information, disgorgement date, etc. It’s just not uncommon to leave that stuff out.
I work for the winery and can confirm that we disgorge our NV items multiple times throughout the year and are typically shipping product within 12 months of production. As @klezman noted, these sparkling wines age very well, but we are never very long on inventory with the Sauvage wines. These like to disappear quickly!
@juliav16@klezman@losthighwayz I have also read that many wineries with NV bottlings often want the wine to taste the same when they bottle, so may change the blend every time if necessary. Although I suppose I don’t know if that’s the case with Gruet or not. But I’ve always read even reviews from past years for NV wines the same as reviews for a specific vintage of a vintage wine.
SE Michigan peeps. I am the only family member that likes bubbly, so I don’t really even want to buy a six pack (although I may cave). BUT, if anyone is buying and wants to offload 1 or 2 of each, I’m here for you.
N/V Gruet Sauvage Blanc de Blancs
92 points, Gold, Sunset International Wine Competition
90 points, International Wine Review
Top 100 Values - Wine Spectator
90 Points - Tasting Panel Magazine
91 Points - JamesSuckling.com
Tasting Notes
Specs
N/V Gruet Sauvage Rosé
90 Points, Tasting Panel
GOLD Medal, San Francisco Chronical Wine Competition
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$250.80/Case for 6x N/V Gruet Sauvage Rosé + 6x N/V Gruet Sauvage Blanc de Blancs at Gruet Winery
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Dec 26 - Monday, Dec 30
Gruet Sauvage Mixed Sparklers
6 bottles for $89.99 $15/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $169.99 $14.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
NV Gruet Sauvage Blanc de Blancs
NV Gruet Sauvage Rosé
Really blowing the budget this month. In for a case, wife loves both.
Obligatory SHIP TO INDIANA complaint everytime I see Gruet
I do need some bottles for new year’s. In for a case.
Not much difference between 6 bottles or a case. Nice!
ehhh-- why not, I’ve got two $10 coupons from meh expiring, might as well get at least one in by the end of year
In for six… glad it’s just Sauvage.
@leroix ditto!
In for a case, where’s the Brut
??
bright-thankful-pinecone
/giphy money-tornado-fire
Been waiting for the Sauvage.
/giphy lovely-jolly-mistletoe
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
Gruet Sauvage Mixed Sparklers - $10 = 5.55%
/giphy frozen-shivery-popcorn
Bah, wish I’d held out on the mixed sparklings a few weeks ago.
@Ten9Eight bah, you got me. In for a case.
/giphy blinking-droll-dressing
I can’t resist Gruet, even though I have absolutely no room left to store it. In for six!
/giphy fancy-jubilant-festivities
Anyone know how old a NV bottling is? I see reviews on CT for these NV bottles dating back to 2019. Are these 5 years old or does the producer continue to bottle NV wines haphazardly?
@losthighwayz I love posting opinions about sh*t I don’t have any clue…ha! My guess is their NV bottlings are continually produced. But with no lot numbers to track, who knows if you’re getting fresh goods or not. (WD may very well know what he’s getting however)
(I’ll add that most of those reviews noted above are not current, which probably means little when comes to bottlings like this)
fwiw
@losthighwayz Most NV bottlings are created annually plus released however often they disgorge. Anyway, bubbly usually ages quite well for a few years minimum since they have plenty of acidity.
@kaolis and herein lies my frustration because 1. reviews are meaningless and 2. How do I know what I’m getting? I always wondered about this and what you’re saying makes sense!
@klezman so why not put a bottling date or the like on the label?
@losthighwayz I would strongly prefer that. Many grower bubbly houses and some of the larger ones put lots of information on the back label, including cepage, vintage information, disgorgement date, etc. It’s just not uncommon to leave that stuff out.
@losthighwayz
I work for the winery and can confirm that we disgorge our NV items multiple times throughout the year and are typically shipping product within 12 months of production. As @klezman noted, these sparkling wines age very well, but we are never very long on inventory with the Sauvage wines. These like to disappear quickly!
@juliav16 @klezman @losthighwayz Julia in the house!!
@juliav16 @klezman @losthighwayz I have also read that many wineries with NV bottlings often want the wine to taste the same when they bottle, so may change the blend every time if necessary. Although I suppose I don’t know if that’s the case with Gruet or not. But I’ve always read even reviews from past years for NV wines the same as reviews for a specific vintage of a vintage wine.
Well the similar discount between the case and 6 pack let me save a little money this time!
/giphy neighborly-pumpkinspiced-sneeze
SE Michigan peeps. I am the only family member that likes bubbly, so I don’t really even want to buy a six pack (although I may cave). BUT, if anyone is buying and wants to offload 1 or 2 of each, I’m here for you.
More Gruet? Umm, okay then. In for a case.
Nice love these!
/giphy crystalline-crystalline-skates
/giphy dashing-sappy-wassail
Has anyone received these?
@losthighwayz they just shipped (at least mine of this morning).
@losthighwayz Got mine 5 minutes ago (6er)
@losthighwayz Just received mine in NYC
Mine just arrived opened the case…the Rose is in a green bottle not a clear one, weird.
Also most of the tops in the Styrofoam punch out
@PLSemenza
Styro in winter!?
@PLSemenza @rjquillin odd sizes for sparkling default to foam some times.