Chandon Etoile Rose' Non-Vintage
Sparkling Wine
Chandon Etoile Rose' sparkling wine has strawberry, ginger, tangerine with some brioche and minerality on the palate. There is a prominent acidity, but it is still well balanced and structured. See below for ratings and a description of Chandon Etoile Rose' sparkling wine.
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium salmon pink with some copper notes. Fine steady bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Raspberry, lemon and nutmeg.
Palate: Strawberry, ginger, tangerine with some brioche and minerality.
Additional comments: Prominent acidity, but still well balanced and structured.
When to drink: Drink Chandon Etoile Rose' upon release and up to five years after.
| Etoile Rose' Details
Label: Chandon Etoile Rose'
House/Winery: Chandon
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Napa-Sonoma/North Coast (varies by production year), California USA
Type (Style): Non-vintage, Rose'
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage/Residual Sugar: na
Grapes: Wine tasted: 49% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 6% Pinot Meunier (varies by year with typically 45 - 50% Chardonnay and Pinot Noir plus a small percentage of Pinot Meuneier).
Alcohol: 13%
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Chandon Etoile Rose'
Production
Chandon uses the traditional method for their sparkling wine production. Chandon Etoile Rose' is matured for a minimum of 5 years on the lees before disgorgement. A percentage of still Pinot Noir is added before the secondary bottle fermentation providing the rich rose' color. For Chandon's Etoile Rose' the winemaking team is given freedom to incorporate select vintages from reserve and library wines. They are also free to determine the best vineyards from the various appellations in any given year. This freedom is intended to promote the creation of the best sparkling wine style possible. Some production years may include wines from one or two specific appellations such as Napa/Sonoma while other years may reach further (such as North Coast or California) to achieve the desired balance .
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