Tasting Lessons By Chandon

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INTRODUCTION

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BRUT
Chandon Brut Notes:
  • The signature style- primarily chardonnay
  • Green apple, citrus, pear notes
  • 1 year of aging = creaminess
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BRUT ROSร‰
Chandon Brut Rosรฉ Notes:
  • Dry style
  • Mostly chardonnay, but 7% pinot noir = gives signature pink color and flavors of strawberry, juicy raspberry, and red currant
  • Easy-to-drink
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BLANC DE PINOT NOIR
Chandonย Blanc De Pinot Noir Notes:
  • Grapes are pressed without skin contact = colorless
  • Red fruit characteristics with some spiciness
  • Great with foods such as enchiladas, sushi, beets salad
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CHANDON SWEET STAR

Chandon Sweet Star Notes:ย 

  • Chardonnay with sweetness added to balance the refreshing acidity
  • Exotic notes of mango, nectarine & touch of honey
  • Great with spicier dishes & made into cocktails
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ร‰TOILEย BRUT

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Chandon ร‰toile Brut Notes:

  • Pronounced "a-twa", meaning "star" in French
  • 1/2 Pinot Noir and 1/2 Chardonnay (The key is it ages minimum 5 years)
  • Very limited wine
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ร‰TOILE BRUT ROSร‰

Chandonย ร‰toile Brut Rosรฉ Notes:
  • Pronounced "a-twa ro-say"
  • 5 years of aging
  • Has 5% Pinot Noir in it = gives color and flavors of plum, fresh blackcurrant, cocoa powder
  • Pairs well with rich foods
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