Chandon - Etoile - 2018 Sparkling Rose

Description

Overview: At the pinnacle of the CHANDON range stands our prestige cuvée – Étoile. French for “star,” Étoile Rosé is blended using each vintage’s highest quality blocks from our Carneros vineyard, along with a multitude of library base wines. The resultant complexity is furthered by a minimum sixty months of ageing sur lies, imparting an elegance and finesse that is truly the ultimate expression of CHANDON. CHANDON étoile embodies our commitment to crafting the finest sparkling wine in America. Elegant and rich with layers of fresh plum, raspberry and nutmeg, our étoile Rosé showcases our ultimate effervescent expression of Sparkling Rosé.

Tasting Notes: Opulent seductiveness with subtle complexity. Key flavors: Fresh Plum, Dried Apricot, Coca Powder, Raspberry, Nutmeg.

Pairing: Meat: Charcuterie, Veal, Beef Tartare, Duck. Seafood: Shrimp, Mussels, Ahi Tuna. Vegetables: Truffle Fries, Beets.

Points: 92, Wine Spectator

Format/ABV: 750 ml/12%

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