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From valley floors and rolling hillsides grapes from Monterey soak up the warmth and are cool by the damp fog and cool marine layer from the Monterey Bay creating a fruit-forward palate with notes of minerality and
vibrant acidity.
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Generous and lively from sunny central coast. Key flavors: lemon, grilled pineapple, ginger, wet stone and flint.
After gentle pressing, primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel. In winter, the finest blocks of Chardonnay from Monterey are blended and bottled for secondary fermentation in the bottle where it spends 48 months on the lees. Finally, bottles are riddled, disgorged and a small dosage liquor is added to finish the wine before the cork is added.
This wine is delightful on its own or with foods that transport you to a tropical island, like grilled kebabs, tacos with pineapple salsa, fish & chips, Caribbean shrimp bowl, mango Thai salad or pineapple fried rice
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Brut/Dry
AWARDS AND REVIEWS
GENEROUS AND LIVELY FROM SUNNY CENTRAL COAST
Adventure and discovery are in our DNA and we are ever scoping new lands from which to craft exceptional sparkling wines. 2018 was a remarkable vintage around California. So, we looked beyond our vineyards to explore the possibilities.
100 miles south of the San Francisco Bay, Monterey AVA spans valley floors and the rolling hillsides of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Here the marine layer draws in cool, damp fog off the ocean creating the perfect climate for Chardonnay.
Sunny warm days
Sandy and clay loams
Maritime influence
Flat plain and rolling slopes
Moderate temperatures
Long growing season
MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE
Grapes are harvested at night to keep the fruit cool and preserve freshness. Harvested between Aug 30 – Sept 11 to retain acidity and capture Chandon’s signature vibrancy.
State-of-the-art presses lower the juice’s contact with the grape skins to avoid bitterness. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks.
Assemblage occurs in the winter, at the end of the fermentation process, which involves carefully blending the specific base wines from this harvest that best represent Monterey in 2018.
The second fermentation then occurs in the bottle and the aging process begins, during which this wine spent 48 months on
Bottles are then riddled and disgorged. A small amount of dosage liqueur is added, and a cork seals the bottle. After a minimum of 6 months bottle age the wine is ready!
EXPERIENCE
100% Chardonnay
This wine is great on its own or paired with a dish that transports you to the islands.
49°F – 54°F
Minimum 4 years
An ideal growing season, 2018 began with plenty of rain followed by a mild summer uninterrupted by major heat spikes allowing for fruit to accumulate flavor complexity in a bountiful crop.
FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
Grilled Kebabs
Tacos with pineapple salsa
Seafood
Fish & Chips
Caribbean shrimp bowl
Mango Thai Salad
Pineapple Fried Rice
Goat C heese salad
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