Piquette Duo

Piquette Duo

$36.00
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For a limited time, try our delicious new Piquette duo!

'21 Pinot Noir Piquette
In the glass, pale magenta colour with a light amber hue. On the nose, hints of wild berries, earth, chalk, and allspice are complicated by suggestions of fresh cranberries. On the palate, notes of juicy rhubarb and strawberries bring stimulation to the overall areal lightness. As if the essence of Pinot Noir was captured as a delicate infusion in an ethereal beverage without the weight and extraction of a traditional wine...

'21 Sauvignon Blanc Piquette
In the glass, a hazy lemon yellow colour with a sea green hue. On the nose, lively reminiscences of freshly cut grass and Valencia orange peel are energized by tangy lemongrass undertones. On the palate, this true refresher remain lively and electric, while displaying elegant and shuttle notes of gooseberries and stone fruit.

True to this ancestral style, lees and sediments remain in the bottle.

Varietal composition: Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 7.5%
TA: 5.8 g/l
pH: 3.50
Brix (avg. at harvest): 21°Bx
Recommended drinking: 2022
Service temperature: 3°C

Varietal composition: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 7.5%
TA: 5.7 g/l
pH: 3.3
Brix (avg. at harvest): 20°Bx
Recommended drinking: 2022
Service temperature: 3°C

FURTHER NOTES

Since 2018, Benjamin Bridge has played a meaningful role in the international renaissance of Piquette, starting from a near-forgotten practice whose heritage was mostly a pejorative French expression meaning bad wines.

That is understandable considering the historical and technical implications; after all, Piquette involves the addition of water to already pressed grape skins to produce a low alcohol wine. However, at Benjamin Bridge, we saw a very relevant opportunity to upcycle our high quality, exceptionally low yield, and compost-bound Nova Scotia grapes by harnessing the tremendous aromatic merit naturally condensed in their skins.

In addition to these fragrant compounds, the skins also contain antioxidants which form the main pillar of textural fullness in wine. After fermentation, the resulting Piquette has 60% less alcohol while retaining a degree of textural quality that is shockingly complex. And perhaps what we love most is that this low-alcohol wine refresher is Nova Scotia grown and as connected to our tidal ecosystem as our wines, thanks to the same artisan practices, including no sulphites or fermentation aids. 

Our Pinot Noir Piquette explores the qualities of our Pinot Noir skins,  highlighting the complexity gained over multiple weeks of Pinot skins infusion and soaking, a practice which is fundamental to the creation of all red wines from Burgundy. 

Many are familiar with the unique and captivating aromatic of Sauvignon Blanc, whether it is grown in France’s Loire Valley (Sancerre) or in the Southern Hemisphere (New Zealand). Interestingly, and perhaps a surprise to some, this distinctive profile comes primarily from the grape skins (as opposed to the juice). Here’s to hoping that our Sauvignon Blanc Piquette, made from 100% NS Sauvignon, is a clear demonstration of this little-known fact...

NV Brut

NV Brut

$25.15
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In the glass, a pale golden colour with a straw hue. On the nose, the wine displays suggestions of smoke and lemon rind with strong sea minerals undertones. The palate is luscious, but with good intensity and vibrancy. Featuring both substantial structure and elegance, vibrant notes of lime blossom and hints of smoke echo through an expressive finish.

Varietal composition: 55% L’Acadie, 45% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12%
TA: 8.5 g/L
pH: 3.1
R/S: 4 g/L
Brix (avg. at harvest): 18ºBx
Recommended drinking: 2022-2028

Piquette Mixer, Case of 12

Piquette Mixer, Case of 12

$57.35 $55.35
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Piquette: In the glass, a hazy golden colour with emerald reflections. On the nose, a cascade of freshly squeezed ruby grapefruit and lime zest is interlaced with suggestions of blooming lavender tree. On the palate, a myriad of lively citrus notes creates the most refreshing balance between hints of zesty lime and a delicate touch of maritime salt.

Pink Piquette: In the glass, a deep pink colour with a ruby hue. On the nose, enticing tropical flower notes are brightened by hints of ruby-red grapefruit and papaya. The palate is pleasantly light, with refreshing weightlessness and aerial, aromatic suggestions of elderflower and rose hips for a touch of complexity.

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NV Rosé

NV Rosé

$25.15
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In the glass, a classic pale rosé colour. On the nose, the wine displays suggestions of white cherries and strawberry rind with abundant sea minerals undertones. The palate is luscious, but with good intensity and vibrancy. Hints of green apples and dried cranberries are magnified by the wine’s bright structure, unfolding in a lengthy mineral finish.

Varietal composition: 55% L’Acadie, 30% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12%
TA: 8.0 g/L
pH: 3.15
R/S: 4 g/L
Brix (avg. at harvest): 18º
Recommended drinking: 2022-2028

Hand crafted with no chemical additions, naturally occurring wine tartrates, or affectionately known by industry professionals as “wine diamonds”, may be visible in some bottles.

Wild Piquette Cans, Case of 12

Wild Piquette Cans, Case of 12

$57.35
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In the glass, an electric seafoam green colour reminiscent of the South Pacific sea. On the nose, a myriad of zesty and invigorating notes of icy mango, papaya and key lime sorbet. The palate is lively and uplifting, with vibrant suggestions of lemon peel and ocean minerals interlaced with a distinctive maritime salinity.


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Varietal: Ortega, Sauvignon Blanc, Geisenheim
Alcohol: 5% 
pH: 3.8
RS: 0 g/l
Brix (avg. at harvest): 18°Bx
Recommended drinking: 2022
Service temperature: 2°C
250ml