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Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2003
Sparkling Wine
Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2003 sparkling wine has apple tart, ginger, hazelnut, and a smoke and minerality on the palate that also has a silky mouthfeel. It is full bodied, rich, and complex but maintains a definite elegance. See below for ratings and a description of Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2003 sparkling wine.
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light gold with lively tiny bubbles
Aroma/bouquet: Caramel Apple, ripe strawberry. honey and toast.
Palate: Apple tart, ginger, hazelnut. Smoke and minerality. Silky mouthfeel.
Additional comments: Full bodied, rich, complex but maintaining a definite elegance. .
When to drink: Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2003 is ready to drink now through 2016.
| Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2003 Details
Label: Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2003
House/Winery: Chandon
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Napa/Sonoma, California USA
Type (Style): Vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage/Residual Sugar: na
Distribution: Available only through the winery.
Grapes: 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13%
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Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2003
Production
Chandon uses the traditional method for their sparkling wine production. Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee 2003 is matured for 7 years in the cellar on the lees before disgorgement. The top of the line in Chandon. This wine can easily compete with some prestige cuvees from Champagne.
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