Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend

8.9169 ratings
8.928 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
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
Tom Capo

Owner/Wine Director Marathon Wine Brokers

8.9

Anniversary year bubbles for the patio. Lovely and bright. Not particularly intense or elegant, but fun.

Anniversary year bubbles for the patio. Lovely and bright. Not particularly intense or elegant, but fun.

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2014
Tom Riley

Always good to celebrate the weekend with some tasty, juicy, and elegant bubbles.

Always good to celebrate the weekend with some tasty, juicy, and elegant bubbles.

Mar 6th, 2016
Kristi Calcagno

Back in the saddle again. What a great way to jump back into tasting mode. Off dry with some nice apple-pear fruits. Plays well with everything.

Back in the saddle again. What a great way to jump back into tasting mode. Off dry with some nice apple-pear fruits. Plays well with everything.

Dec 28th, 2015
Katie B

Perfect as a companion to cooking all morning!

Perfect as a companion to cooking all morning!

Dec 25th, 2015
WineMascot

A bit underwhelmed on this one, almost a touch bitter a bit lacking on the layers it should have too

A bit underwhelmed on this one, almost a touch bitter a bit lacking on the layers it should have too

Aug 30th, 2015
Sheri Pattillo

Consulting Sommelier Texas Hill Country

8.9

Cherry turnover.

Cherry turnover.

Jan 1st, 2015
Sean Genn

Very nice domestic sparkling

Very nice domestic sparkling

Nov 10th, 2014
Abel Munoz

Sparkling is always good...

Sparkling is always good...

Mar 26th, 2014
Martin Redmond

4th place in our wine tasting club's blind tasting of 7 sparkling wines

4th place in our wine tasting club's blind tasting of 7 sparkling wines

Mar 22nd, 2014