Scharffenberger Brut Excellence NV

Scharffenberger Brut Excellence NV - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky

Professional Ratings

90

Wine Spectator

“Crisp and a bit showy but appealing for its rich Asian pear, lemon, yeast roll and toasted spice flavors. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now. 20,000 cases made.”

-TF. March 16, 2026

Highlights

Approximately two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay; 100% malolactic fermentation; made from a 120-acre Anderson Valley estate plus long-term Mendocino contracts; disgorged 1/2021 after roughly two years on the lees. Red fruit-forward nose of cherry and plum with tropical litchi nut and mango and brioche/freshly baked pastry notes; palate shows lemon, grapefruit and honeysuckle with vanilla cream richness, a hint of nutmeg, a bright firm mousse and a finish of caramel and hazel complexity.

Scharffenberger Brut Excellence NV

Scharffenberger Brut Excellence is made by the traditional méthode champenoise process – whereby the wines are individually bottle-fermented before being riddled and disgorged. The wine is approximately two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay and undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation. Scharffenberger Brut is made from its own 120-acre vineyards in the Anderson Valley. In addition, Scharffenberger Cellars has long-term contracts with select vineyards in the greater Mendocino County. This type of vineyard selection allows us to choose from the best vineyards in the area which enables us to produce our trademark cuvée.

The wine is two-thirds Pinot Noir which produces a red fruit (cherry and plum) forward nose combined with one-third Chardonnay which adds the tropical expression of litchi nut and mango. The 100% malolactic fermentation adds a vanilla cream character producing a round and full-bodied wine. After approximately two years on the yeast lees, there are notes of freshly baked bread and pastry that enhances the more fruit-forward style of the wine. Finally, after several months on the cork, the wine develops caramel and hazel complexors.

Critical Acclaim

91 Wine & Spirits

This is clean and crisp with rich undertones of brioche and lemon custard. It offers a balance of soft and lively, refreshing sparkling wine to kick off a dinner party.

91 James Suckling

Pleasant floral and yeast aromas with sliced grapefruit and lemon as well. Medium-bodied with quite a presence on the palate. Bright citrus and honeysuckle wash over the palate with a lifting, firm mousse. A hint of nutmeg, too. Well structured with good depth. Disgorged in 1/2021. Drink now.

Scharffenberger Brut Excellence NV

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Serving Temp
48-55°F
Varietal
Chardonnay
Food Pairings
Shrimp Cocktail, Cheese Platter, Light Salads

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