Domaine Chandon

Classic Brut California Sparkling Blend

8.7504 ratings
8.833 pro ratings
California, USA
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
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Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Had this NV about 2 years ago, tried new batch. Great value sparkler. Contains about 70% Chardonnay with rest Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunière. Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruits, spice and biscuit notes. Lively bubbles with light mousse, medium bodied, apple and pear on the palate, lemon citrus with vanilla notes on nice acidity, well balanced ending with toasty yeasty notes. Nice.

Had this NV about 2 years ago, tried new batch. Great value sparkler. Contains about 70% Chardonnay with rest Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunière. Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruits, spice and biscuit notes. Lively bubbles with light mousse, medium bodied, apple and pear on the palate, lemon citrus with vanilla notes on nice acidity, well balanced ending with toasty yeasty notes. Nice.

Jan 25th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

Born in 1973 from French Champagne roots, a blend of about 70% Chardonnay and the rest from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, same noble grape varieties used in Champagne. Crisp aromas of stone fruit, almonds and citrus scents. Apple and pear flavors with lemon notes in a fine mousse with good bubble flow. Nice texture, well structured, lingering finish ending with nutty mineral tones. Great value. Consistent quality.

Born in 1973 from French Champagne roots, a blend of about 70% Chardonnay and the rest from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, same noble grape varieties used in Champagne. Crisp aromas of stone fruit, almonds and citrus scents. Apple and pear flavors with lemon notes in a fine mousse with good bubble flow. Nice texture, well structured, lingering finish ending with nutty mineral tones. Great value. Consistent quality.

Sep 10th, 2019
Shay A
8.9

Weekly Wine Committee. 1 sparkler, 3-4 whites, 3-4 reds and 1 dessert wine format. Served blind.

As this was poured, my first guess was west coast sparkler. As the lunch went on, I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed it, so I called it French NV. Ha! Very little reductive or bruised notes here I associate with west coast Sparklers. Limestone, Granny Smith Apple, little yeast, and a touch of sweetness on the back.

Weekly Wine Committee. 1 sparkler, 3-4 whites, 3-4 reds and 1 dessert wine format. Served blind.

As this was poured, my first guess was west coast sparkler. As the lunch went on, I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed it, so I called it French NV. Ha! Very little reductive or bruised notes here I associate with west coast Sparklers. Limestone, Granny Smith Apple, little yeast, and a touch of sweetness on the back.

Apr 10th, 2019
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

8.8

Happily surprised by the lovely brioche and toasty yeast notes. Not just another fruit driven CA sparkler. Great value!

Happily surprised by the lovely brioche and toasty yeast notes. Not just another fruit driven CA sparkler. Great value!

Dec 25th, 2018
David Shaw

Life is short; live it up. Bubbles, yeasty nose, crisp and creamy in mouth, with lemon, floral and melon notes, dry finish. You can spend more, but will you have more fun than this?

Life is short; live it up. Bubbles, yeasty nose, crisp and creamy in mouth, with lemon, floral and melon notes, dry finish. You can spend more, but will you have more fun than this?

Oct 7th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Born in 1973 from French Champagne roots, a blend of about 70% Chardonnay and the rest from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, same noble grape varieties used in Champagne. Crisp aromas of stone fruit, almonds and citrus scents. Apple and pear flavors with lemon notes in a fine mousse with good bubble flow. Nice texture, well structured, lingering finish ending with nutty mineral tones. Great Value.

Born in 1973 from French Champagne roots, a blend of about 70% Chardonnay and the rest from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, same noble grape varieties used in Champagne. Crisp aromas of stone fruit, almonds and citrus scents. Apple and pear flavors with lemon notes in a fine mousse with good bubble flow. Nice texture, well structured, lingering finish ending with nutty mineral tones. Great Value.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2018
Trent

Best sparkling wine I have ever had. Very bubbly with a great finish.

Best sparkling wine I have ever had. Very bubbly with a great finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 9th, 2017
Manchester Sheldon

Crisp, clean, floral notes but dry finish

Crisp, clean, floral notes but dry finish

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

8.5

Happy new year

Happy new year

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

8.4

It is what it is when it's on happy hour. 🍾🍾🍾

It is what it is when it's on happy hour. 🍾🍾🍾

Aug 8th, 2016