Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rosé Blend

9.1212 ratings
9.127 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
Eric Urbani

Good for Sunday brunch … which in this case is also Dec 25 - Merry Christmas!

Good for Sunday brunch … which in this case is also Dec 25 - Merry Christmas!

Dec 25th, 2022
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Lovely aromatics. Tad simple. Big bubbles.

Lovely aromatics. Tad simple. Big bubbles.

Jun 21st, 2020
Tracy Hall

Very light Pinot nose, light salmon color. Flavors are more Pinot like rather than a fruit driven rose. But it’s balanced and refreshing. SM

Very light Pinot nose, light salmon color. Flavors are more Pinot like rather than a fruit driven rose. But it’s balanced and refreshing. SM

Feb 23rd, 2020
Renato Hoyle

Light but not flimsy

Light but not flimsy

Jun 13th, 2018
Ellen Clifford

Cherry cola without weight. Or is it strawberry soda without the sugar? Either way I adore. An unsweet sweetheart.

Cherry cola without weight. Or is it strawberry soda without the sugar? Either way I adore. An unsweet sweetheart.

May 7th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Pompadour Brut Rosé celebrates the life and times of Madame de Pompadour (mistress of Louis XV) credited with introducing Champagne to the court. Blend of 58% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay, aromas of floral strawberry scents with yeasty notes on good mousse and bubble flow. On the palate raspberry and strawberry flavors with round yeasty tones adding bits of vanilla. Well balanced, lingering ending in true brut style, dry with yeasty mineral character. A joy to drink.

Pompadour Brut Rosé celebrates the life and times of Madame de Pompadour (mistress of Louis XV) credited with introducing Champagne to the court. Blend of 58% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay, aromas of floral strawberry scents with yeasty notes on good mousse and bubble flow. On the palate raspberry and strawberry flavors with round yeasty tones adding bits of vanilla. Well balanced, lingering ending in true brut style, dry with yeasty mineral character. A joy to drink.

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2019
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

A blend of 58/42 pinot noir and Chardonnay from the 2012 vintage. Tart strawberry and raspberry fruit, pretty floral notes with a light briny mineral note leaves the tongue salivating for food. Fresh floral notes very balanced. Excellent+

A blend of 58/42 pinot noir and Chardonnay from the 2012 vintage. Tart strawberry and raspberry fruit, pretty floral notes with a light briny mineral note leaves the tongue salivating for food. Fresh floral notes very balanced. Excellent+

1 person found it helpfulAug 20th, 2014
Sipping Fine Wine

Cuvée de la Pompadour is 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay, named for Madame de la Pompadour, Louis XV's great paramour, and she introduced sparkling wine to the court at Versailles, famous for having said, "Champagne is the only wine that a woman can drink and remain beautiful." Salmon color with aromas of red fruits and spices. On the palate fresh strawberry and raspberry flavors with cinnamon spice and toasty oak. Well balanced with acidity the wine finishes with citrus and honey notes on a long ending.

Cuvée de la Pompadour is 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay, named for Madame de la Pompadour, Louis XV's great paramour, and she introduced sparkling wine to the court at Versailles, famous for having said, "Champagne is the only wine that a woman can drink and remain beautiful." Salmon color with aromas of red fruits and spices. On the palate fresh strawberry and raspberry flavors with cinnamon spice and toasty oak. Well balanced with acidity the wine finishes with citrus and honey notes on a long ending.

Oct 3rd, 2016
jerod peitsmeyer

a beauty.

a beauty.

Sep 26th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Nice pink rose pedals on the nose and palate. Ripe bright strawberries, peach, watermelon, ripe cooked rhubarb, really nice chalk...love it , nice acidity, small bubbles and strong ripe fruity finish.

Nice pink rose pedals on the nose and palate. Ripe bright strawberries, peach, watermelon, ripe cooked rhubarb, really nice chalk...love it , nice acidity, small bubbles and strong ripe fruity finish.

Sep 17th, 2016