Tasting notes

With extended time on the yeast, this Reserve Brut has a rich and creamy texture, combining biscuit-like aromas of toast and hazelnuts with fruit notes of black cherry and ripe apple. Look for complex nutty flavors with a lingering finish.

Review

"Chandon`s blends have virtually doubled in quality in the past 10 years. The Reserve is equally good, (as Blanc de Noirs) if a bit more complex. It is round, quite rich, and long, with excellent balance." - Restaurant Wine

Wine maker notes

The Reserve Brut is a blend of some of the finest fruit from our vineyards. It`s created in a slightly robust and complex style that offers weight and dimension to the palate. In the blending process, our winemakers favor the classic combination of two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay. For additional richness and complexity, small amounts of older Reserves are added. The wine then ages for a minimum of three years, a serious commitment to the traditional methods of our French heritage and to crafting world class wine.

Technical notes

Appellation: Sonoma/Napa Composition: Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Blanc Pinot Meunier Aging: Minimum of 3 years on the yeast

Food pairing

Chandon Winemaker Wayne Donaldson favors this wine with creamy or strong flavored foods such as smoked salmon or oysters on the half shell. It also pairs beautifully with the earthy flavors in wild mushroom dishes, with Japanese favorites such as vegetable tempura, with roasted chicken, or a classic roast pork tenderloin