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Date Printed: 11/7/2009
Domaine Carneros Brut 2005
Domaine Carneros Brut 2005

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green wine

Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
PRICE ON 11/7/2009: $25.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2003 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2003 The Wine News rating: 90 points
2002 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
1998 Wine Enthusiast rating: 87 points
1997 Wine Enthusiast rating: 89 points
1994 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Produced by the classic Champagne method, this is a superb sparkling wine blended from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes which shows ripe tropical and white fruit flavors in the elegant Taittinger style.

"Beautifully focused and refined, with Gala apple and raspberry aromas and flavors that are crisp yet layered, with creamy lemon and lime notes and a finish that lingers with mineral and a hint of yeast."
Wine Spectator
92 Points
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About Domaine Carneros:

 A joint venture between Champagne Taittinger and Kobrand Corporation, partners who are perfectionists in their fields, Domaine Carneros has established itself since its inception in 1987 as one of california's finest producers of premium quality, methode traditionelle sparkling wines. The inspiration for Domaine Carneros belongs to Champagne Taittinger; the first glimmerings of the concept were shaped in the mind of Claude Taittinger in 1947. The 138 acre estate is situated in the Carneros appellation of Northern California, a 36,900 acre viticultural area which stradles the border between the Napa and Sonoma counties at their southern extremity. The estate's vineyards extend up a slope rising to a crest overlooking San Francisco and San Pablo Bay, with an elevation of 120 to 260 feet above sea level.