PHILOSOPHY
Most of Chandon’s sparkling wines are blended, non-vintage wines, designed to reflect a consistent style year to year. With this Vintage Appellation Series, we choose to create distinctive wines to showcase the unique qualities of a particular growing season from each of our vineyard appellations: Yountville, Mt. Veeder and Carneros. With this release of 2006 Vintage Brut we showcase the fruit grown here in Yountville, the location of Domaine Chandon Winery.
VINTAGE NOTES
The wet weather of 2006, starting with New Year flooding, and record rainfall that continued late into Spring set the stage for a delayed budbreak. By early June, the sun came out and vines began a rapid and uniform bloom. Mid-July’s record-setting ten day heat wave shut down the vines, further delaying harvest. Harvest began two weeks later
than normal and was condensed; much of the fruit destined for sparkling wines ripened at once exhibiting overall crisp acidity with ripe fruit flavors, a perfect resource with which to craft a premium sparkling wine.
TASTING NOTES
Floral aromas and layers of white peach, persimmon, apples and cherry cola entice the senses before Fuji apple and almond flavors tantalize the palate. The extremely rich and creamy mouthfeel combined with bright acidity make this interesting, well-balanced sparkling wine an appealing choice.
FOOD PAIRING
The full-bodied structure and layered complexity of this wine make it an appealing choice with food. Rich and nutty characters marry beautifully with salty, creamy foods like Oysters Rockefeller. Try it with robust roasted dishes or Asian shortribs.
Winemaker: Tom Tiburzi
Appellation: Yountville
Aging Profile: Minimum of 3 years on the yeast
Other products in the category Sparkling Wines:
Chandon Brut Classic -- Brut Classic presents full flavors that move seamlessly across the palate.
Chandon Blanc de Noirs -- Fruit-driven and full-flavored, this sparkling wine featuring Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier has become one of our most popular wines.
Chandon Rosé -- Typically produced in small quantities, Rosé captures the excitement of adventurous wine lovers for its opulent fruit flavors and richness.
Chandon Riche -- Chandon Riche, an extra-dry style, displays a whisper of sweetness yet it maintains our characteristic long, soft finish.
Chandon Sparkling Red -- Rarely seen in the United States, Domaine Chandon is proud to offer Chandon Sparkling Red
- A Winery Exclusive
Chandon Reserve Chardonnay Brut -- Enjoy the subtle and creamy qualities of Chandon Reserve Chardonnay Brut, created using fruit from our Mt. Veeder estate, specifically selected for the robust Reserve style.
Chandon Mt. Veeder Blanc de Blancs, 2004 - New Release -- Chandon Mt. Veeder Blanc de Blanc, 2004 - New Release
Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Brut -- 93 points Reserve Pinot Noir Brut is a blend of some of the finest fruit from our vineyards. Rich and robust, this sparkling is an ideal match with food.
Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Rose - New Release -- Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé - This copper-hued rosé is as spectacular to look as it is to taste.
1st Release
Reserve Club Chandon Cuvée
For Prestige Members Only -- 1st Release
Reserve Club Chandon Cuveé
2nd Release
Reserve Club Chandon Cuvée,
For Prestige Members Only -- 2nd Release
Reserve Club Chandon Cuveé
Crémant
A Club Chandon Cuvée For Prestige Members Only -- We are proud to offer Crémant - A Club Chandon Prestige Member Exclusive. This wine is limited in quantity and released only to our Club Chandon Prestige Members.
DKNY Twenty Year Cuvée by Chandon -- DKNY Twenty Year Cuvée by Chandon
Chandon 1999 Vintage Brut -- The 1999 Vintage Brut is designed to highlight only those seasons we believe have the quality to carry a vintage designation.
étoile Brut, sur lees 2003 -- étoile Brut, elegance and grace personified
étoile Rosé, sur lees 2003 -- 92 Points
étoile Rosé, our premium cuvée.
étoile Tête de Cuvée, 2000 -- Chandon's newest star: étoile Tête de Cuvée
For the Sophisticated - 2pk -- Delight your chic and savvy friends and family members this holiday season with our special étoile pair.
The Gift of the Stars 6pk étoile Brut & Rosé in Wooden Gift Box -- Give The Gift of Stars - étoile. Gift 6 bottles of étoile, 3 bottles of étoile and 3 bottles of étoile Rosé with a wooden gift box
The Gift of the Stars 6pk étoile Brut in Wooden Gift Box -- The Gift of Stars - étoile. Gift 6 bottles of étoile Brut with a wooden gift box and a Complimentary étoile disgorging key
Club Chandon Prestige Membership - Sparkling and Still Wines -- Prestige members enjoy 2-3 bottles of sparkling and still wines shipped six (6) times per year. No charge until just prior to shipment.
Club Chandon Prestige Membership - Sparkling Only -- Prestige members enjoy 2-3 bottles of sparkling wine shipped six (6) times per year. No charge until just prior to shipment.
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