The 2018 Brut Reserve is nothing short of a survival wine, a miracle born of adversity after the historic June 4th frost, when temperatures plunged over 30 degrees in 36 hours to −2°C—the lowest June reading in more than a century. The freeze claimed more than 75% of the province’s grape crop, even as some wineries lit fires in their vineyards. By rare fortune, our most carefully chosen parcels—elevated North Mountain slopes and a block beside the Minas Basin, where elevation and maritime influence extended frost-free periods—were among the few survivors. From this scant yield, a blend of 13% Pinot Noir and 87% Chardonnay proves the truth of viticulture: when vines carry fewer clusters, each berry absorbs more energy, heightening intensity and complexity. After over five years on lees, the result is a paradox of power and finesse, vibrancy and depth—an eloquent reminder that extraordinary quality can arise from the narrowest margins of survival.