
2019 Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Utra Brut, Carneros
The French inspired estate of Domaine Carneros is a distinguished landmark in Carneros that has been crafting ultra premium méthode traditionelle sparkling wines for over three decades. It serves as a symbolic beacon of accomplishments and the joint venture between the French family of Champagne Tattinger and the visionary leadership of founding winemaker Eileen Crane. In 2020, Remi Cohen acquired the reins as CEO of Domaine Carneros and has continued the legacy of defining luxury sparkling wines and estate grown Pinot Noir.
This wine is a blend of 60% estate-grown Chardonnay and 40% estate-grown Pinot Noir. This dynamic sparkling wine flies out of the gate with an exuberant personality. It is pale yellow with persistent fine yeasty aromatics and exotic garden flowers. As the energetic bubbles and fruit emerge this wine showcases Granny Smith Apples, Asian pears, crushed pineapple, ginger and lemongrass. In the background is a finely chiseled framework of crushed stones and chalk. The textural intensity of this sparkling wine keeps it lively and savory in your mouth as you indulge in your last sip.
By W Peter Hoyne