Domaine Carneros Rose' Cuvee de la Pompadour Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine
Domaine Carneros Rose' Cuvee de la Pompadour is a non-vintage brut sparkling wine. It is fruity with ample acidity and a versatile wine for pairing. Domaine Carneros Blanc de NoirRose' Cuvee de la Pompadour ratings, tasting notes, and details are provided.
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium pink with steady lively bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Strawberry, almond, baking spices and floral notes.
Palate: Wild strawberry, red cherry, peach and toasted almond.
Additional comments: Fruity and ample acidity. Versatile wine for pairing.
When to drink: Domaine Carneros Brut Rose' sparkling wine is ready to drink at release.
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Label: Domaine Carneros Brut Rose' Cuvee de la Pompadour
House/Winery: Domaine Carneros
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Carneros AVA, California USA
Type (Style): Non-vintage Rose'
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage/Residual Sugar: 1.1% residual sugar.
Grapes: 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12%
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Domaine Carneros Brut Rose' Cuvee de la Pompadour
Production
Domaine Carneros uses the traditional method for their sparkling wine production. Domaine Carneros Brut Rose' is classified as non-vintage but grapes are primarily from the 2012 harvest. Domaine Carneros uses a combination of techniques for their rose' production. First they include several days of skin contact during initial fermentation to extract color and flavor, then they also blend a small amount of still Pinot Noir to maintain overall consistency and prior to bottle fermentation.
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