Chandon Etoile Rose

Description

”French for star, etoile embodies the Chandon commitment to crafting the finest sparkling wine in America. etoile Rose offers a hint of the fruit-forward quality of a red wine married with the delicate structure of a white wine. This is an elegant and opulent wine thats the ultimate effervescent expression of Rose from Chandon.VINEYARDS The grapes for etoile Rose are sourced from vineyards in Carneros, the coolest area of Napa and Sonoma counties. These vineyards have the natural conditions that make them ideal for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes.VINTAGE CONDITIONS etoile Rose is a non-vintage wine blended with the best lots from the current and previous vintages.VINIFICATION Grapes are pressed and then fermented into wine. A small amount of Pinot Noir is added to create the wines soft salmon hue, and then its bottled along with yeast and sugar to start the second fermentation that makes methode traditionnelle wines effervescent. After aging five years sur lie, etoile is clarified by riddling, which moves the yeast sediment to the neck of the bottle. The necks are frozen, and the yeast is expelled in a process called disgorgement. To balance the acidity before applying the cork, each bottle is topped off with a small amount of liqueur, sugar dissolved in reserve wine, also known as the dosage. The wine is then aged at least six additional months before release.TASTING NOTES The wine is elegant and restrained with fresh aromas of plum, raspberry and nutmeg. These aromas follow through on the palate and are layered with subtle and delicate flavors of cocoa powder. The wine finishes with excellent length and richness.FOOD PAIRING The understated power of etoile Rose makes it an excellent foil for the richness found in foie gras or chicken liver pate. It would be a natural accompaniment to salmon, trout or duck confit.SERVING AND CELLARING We recommend serving our sparkling wine chilled. To do so quickly, fill a wine bucket with ice and water and then immerse the bottle for 20 to 30 minutes. Cellar in a cool place for up to five years.”- Domaine Chandon