Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Brut Carneros Sparkling Blend

8.9210 ratings
9.037 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
Corey Zamora, CSW

Not quite as rich as the previous vintage but the bright apple and pear fruit are still here. And for 20 bucks it is very hard to bet this.

Not quite as rich as the previous vintage but the bright apple and pear fruit are still here. And for 20 bucks it is very hard to bet this.

1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2014
Lori Sullivan

Tart apple, lemon curd. With moderate zesty mineral finish.

Tart apple, lemon curd. With moderate zesty mineral finish.

Dec 26th, 2015
Mark Eastom

Yeast, peach, pear, Apple, great acidity, caramel apple and spice.

Yeast, peach, pear, Apple, great acidity, caramel apple and spice.

Dec 12th, 2015
Zane Fralick

Production Terra D'Oro Winery

9.0

Very crisp, refreshing, and not too dry.

Very crisp, refreshing, and not too dry.

Dec 12th, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

Pear, Apple, brioche, lemon zest, white pepper and white flowers. M+ acid, m body, citrus and minerality. Rich full body, creamy. Long finish.

Pear, Apple, brioche, lemon zest, white pepper and white flowers. M+ acid, m body, citrus and minerality. Rich full body, creamy. Long finish.

Oct 17th, 2015
Darcie Leib

Very light, nice and toasty. Great for an introductory sparkling wine.

Very light, nice and toasty. Great for an introductory sparkling wine.

Aug 18th, 2015
Tim Burgess

Offers a lot of citrus flavors, lemon, lime & grapefruit, tropical fruits pineapple and passion fruit, and a hint of toastiness.

Offers a lot of citrus flavors, lemon, lime & grapefruit, tropical fruits pineapple and passion fruit, and a hint of toastiness.

May 18th, 2015
Alex Reble

Enjoying a glass of Domaine Carneros at the winery with Zack the winemaker during a technical tour.

Enjoying a glass of Domaine Carneros at the winery with Zack the winemaker during a technical tour.

May 7th, 2015
Stephanie Losee

Nice everyday bubble, perhaps a cut above.

Nice everyday bubble, perhaps a cut above.

Feb 6th, 2015
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

8.9

Classic

Classic

Feb 6th, 2015