Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend

9.0991 ratings
9.0141 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik

Crisp and elegant. Great sparkler. Champagne is overrated and we make the same quality right here in Cali. Happy New Year! 🇺🇸

Crisp and elegant. Great sparkler. Champagne is overrated and we make the same quality right here in Cali. Happy New Year! 🇺🇸

Jan 1st, 2023
Eric Urbani

Has aged well -

Has aged well -

Aug 20th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Est. in 1987, belongs to Champagne Taittinger (personal favorite) considered the concept in 1947 in the mind of Claude Taittinger. 138 acre estate is situated in the Carneros appellation of CA. A blend (changes ea year) of 35% Chard, 62% Pinot Noir & 3% Pinot Gris, aged 3 1/2 years in the bottle. Aromas of stone fruit and toasty spice. Raspberry and peach flavors, complex, with citrus notes in a fine mousse with good bubble flow. Well structured, vibrant lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Will benefit from some aging.

Est. in 1987, belongs to Champagne Taittinger (personal favorite) considered the concept in 1947 in the mind of Claude Taittinger. 138 acre estate is situated in the Carneros appellation of CA. A blend (changes ea year) of 35% Chard, 62% Pinot Noir & 3% Pinot Gris, aged 3 1/2 years in the bottle. Aromas of stone fruit and toasty spice. Raspberry and peach flavors, complex, with citrus notes in a fine mousse with good bubble flow. Well structured, vibrant lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Will benefit from some aging.

Jun 3rd, 2019
Rob Brobst III

Sitting by the big dogs is imposing. LaVar Ball standing next to Lebron....

Sitting by the big dogs is imposing. LaVar Ball standing next to Lebron....

Jul 29th, 2018
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

8.3

Toasty with a dominant note of membrillo paste channels from the nose to the palate. Really nice firm backbone with moderate length.

Toasty with a dominant note of membrillo paste channels from the nose to the palate. Really nice firm backbone with moderate length.

2 people found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2014
"Odedi"

This is a very tasty Vintage sparkling wine from Carneros.

This 9 year old shows a great nose.

Dry on the palate with high acidity, and small bubbles.

Showing lemons, limes, spices, light yeast, minerals, black pepper and light grapefruits.

Nicely balanced, elegant and fruit forward, with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Good by itself or with food. A great sparkling wine to drink by itself at pool.

A blend of 62% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Gris. Made in the traditional method. Aged in the bottle for 3 years on its lees.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35.

This is a very tasty Vintage sparkling wine from Carneros.

This 9 year old shows a great nose.

Dry on the palate with high acidity, and small bubbles.

Showing lemons, limes, spices, light yeast, minerals, black pepper and light grapefruits.

Nicely balanced, elegant and fruit forward, with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Good by itself or with food. A great sparkling wine to drink by itself at pool.

A blend of 62% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Gris. Made in the traditional method. Aged in the bottle for 3 years on its lees.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2023
Alcuz Oñate Alvarez

Extremely right sparkling wine. Elegant, aromatic, refreshing, and all in equilibrium. Nice color and persistent bubbles.

Extremely right sparkling wine. Elegant, aromatic, refreshing, and all in equilibrium. Nice color and persistent bubbles.

1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2020
Tracy Hall

More serious style with oak influences and no sweetness. SM

More serious style with oak influences and no sweetness. SM

1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2020
Douglas Braun

2013 Bread dough , biscuit aromas, apple , spice great acidity (has aged nicely for a six year old wine)

2013 Bread dough , biscuit aromas, apple , spice great acidity (has aged nicely for a six year old wine)

1 person found it helpfulNov 20th, 2019
Caleb Schiff

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1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2019