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2005 Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir Carneros
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About Domaine Chandon

Set up by Moët-Hennessy in the 1970s, Domaine Chandon was the first California sparkling-wine specialist established by a French house using traditional Champagne methods. Traditional grapes too: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are harvested from 1000 acres in Yountville, Carneros and Mount Veeder.

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2005 Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir Carneros

Producer: Domaine Chandon
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Pinot Noir
Origin: California
Region: Other California
Appellation: Carneros

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Drink it now.
04/21/2011
by O'Leary14069625
Let me start, this is my simple and definitely inexpert opinion. We just drank our bottle tonight, we've been holding on to it for about 5 years, and it's absolutely perfect right now. The flavor was bright and complex, but very drinkable. Because this was an impromptu enjoyment of our wine, we ended up pairing this with a homemade burrito and some sunchips-even still it was delicious.

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Pinot Noir

Adored by critics, prized by collectors, Pinot Noir is one of most tantalizing yet temperamental varietals in the world. For many wine enthusiasts, this is part of the appeal of Pinot -- it doesn't reveal its charms easily. Pinot Noir's virtue also stems from the unique characteristics of the grape. The skins are especially delicate, which accounts for the lighter color and body of finished wine. But, despite the delicacy, the best wines have excellent backbone and...
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