Truly a dream come true in each declared vintage, this prestige cuvee never disappoints, and is consistently among the top domestic sparklers available. Deep brioche, lemon crème and fine-tuned oak toast aromas draw you in, announcing their presence as flavors with authority on the palate with truly tiny bubbles and a fine mousse, showing refinement and class. A slight hint of autolysis makes things all the more attractive and promises a long and distinguished future ahead. Spring this on your “French-bubbly-only” friends in a blind tasting and watch the eyebrows rise on the reveal. Stellar Bubbly! A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, Carneros (Sonoma County, California) 2012
By Rich Cook