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étoile Brut, sur lees 2003
étoile Brut, elegance and grace personified
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$40.00
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ACCOLADES
92 points, Wine Enthusiast, December 2010
Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a splash of Pinot
Meunier, this bubbly is, in a word, delicious. It’s so easy to
drink, you can’t put the glass down. Shows classic Champagne
structure, with refined bubbles and brisk acidity. But the
raspberry, strawberry, lime and apple flavors are pure California.
—S.H.
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast, December 2009
"The refined texture recommends this brut, which is mainly
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a splash of Pinot Meunier. It’s an
elegant wine, rich in citrus fruits, green apples, raspberries,
smoke and creamy yeast..."
PHILOSOPHY
French for star— étoile embodies our commitment to crafting
the finest sparkling wine in America. The winemaking team has carte
blanche in creating this wine. They have absolute freedom to break
from all traditional limitations and commonly accepted rules in
sparkling winemaking. For example, we impose no appellation
requirement and allow the winemaking team to source from the very
best vineyards in any given vintage. With no vintage requirements,
we have the freedom to blend the current vintage with the perfect
complement of library, or reserve wines, to build layers of depth
and complexity. This is the concept of sur lees dating. We
subscribe to no predetermined varietal blend or style; we simply
reflect the best style the vineyards have to offer.
TASTING NOTES
Tiny bubbles elevate a complex bouquet of ripe pear, toasted
brioche and apple compote. Lemon custard flavors caress the palate
followed by notes of baked apple crisp and roasted hazelnuts. The
elegant structure persists throughout the long, savory finish.
FOOD & WINE PAIRING
Pair étoile Brut with delicate, sweet or even aromatic
flavors. Enjoy it with seafood dishes like grilled scallops
prepared with a lemon beurre blanc, or on its own before the start
of a meal.
Appellation: Napa and Sonoma Counties
Composition:
48% Chardonnay
46% Pinot Noir
6% Pinot Meunier
Aging Profile: Aged sur lees since 2003, for a minimum of 5
years
Style: Brut
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