Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Blanc de Noir Carneros Sparkling Wine

9.051 ratings
8.910 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Patrick Derdeyn

From the new release of Blanc de Noir, first time they’ve made one in a few years. Very pale in the glass, akin in color to ginger ale. I would never guess BDN blind and that carries over to the profile as well. Just the slightest whisper of pinot in the build of this wine as it is currently very tight and linear. It rounded out a bit more with a couple days of air, but I think some cellar time will ultimately add a little more complexity to this.

From the new release of Blanc de Noir, first time they’ve made one in a few years. Very pale in the glass, akin in color to ginger ale. I would never guess BDN blind and that carries over to the profile as well. Just the slightest whisper of pinot in the build of this wine as it is currently very tight and linear. It rounded out a bit more with a couple days of air, but I think some cellar time will ultimately add a little more complexity to this.

Dec 11th, 2018
Josh Grove

Oscar time!

Oscar time!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2013
Phil Beattie

Too sweet for me. A little too "welch's" for my taste.

Too sweet for me. A little too "welch's" for my taste.

Oct 13th, 2016
Brendan OConnell

Very nice on a warm evening.

Very nice on a warm evening.

Jul 9th, 2016
Nicole Ruiz Hudson

Melon, lemons curd, almonds and crushed berries--on the fuller side thanks to the 100% Pinot.

Melon, lemons curd, almonds and crushed berries--on the fuller side thanks to the 100% Pinot.

Feb 14th, 2016
Jonathan Bensick

100% Pinot noir. The official beverage of Austin Film Festival finalists.

100% Pinot noir. The official beverage of Austin Film Festival finalists.

Oct 12th, 2015
James Gourley

Nice sparkler! Lemon-kissed honeydew melon and fresh acidity. Yum!

Nice sparkler! Lemon-kissed honeydew melon and fresh acidity. Yum!

Sep 14th, 2015
Ted O
8.9

Not my favorite from Domaine but still great.

Not my favorite from Domaine but still great.

Sep 13th, 2015
Austin Smith

Bone dry and sharp. Clean and delicious.

Bone dry and sharp. Clean and delicious.

Mar 15th, 2015
Dave Persaud

Honey, lime and pear flavors all jump out of the glass. Bright and focused with adequately small bubbles.

Honey, lime and pear flavors all jump out of the glass. Bright and focused with adequately small bubbles.

Jan 25th, 2015