Description
"Every year – with the exception of 2000 and 2020 – Chandon has released a Vintage Brut, our flagship wine. And every year we have put aside reserves of these blends for future use. Étoile is a true multi-vintage blend of eight exceptional years of Chandon Vintage Brut, spanning back to 2005. Ageing in oak barrels adds further complexity.
With its pale straw hue and delicate, yet persistent mousse, this sparkling wine is truly exceptional from the very first glance. On the nose it tantalises with aromas of Asian pear, white peach and finger lime with an undercurrent of macadamia butter and hints of apple blossom. The palate reveals waves of yuzu, bergamot and white peach floating on pistachio nougat with whispers of pastry and allspice. Characters burst with radiance integrate seamlessly. There’s tightly wound acidity and a surprising level of brightness and vibrancy. Autolytic notes from the wine’s extended age are smooth and subtle, gingernutty. Overall, there is a sense of plenty, embraced with mesmerising restraint. Completeness and harmony." - Winemaker Notes
"A true multi-vintage blend of eight years of Chandon’s Vintage Brut reserve wines held in barrel dating back to 2005. You’d think it might be too heavy and complex – but in fact, it has exceptional balance, poise and length, with flavours spanning white peach to croissant, leading to a lingering fresh finish." - 97 Points, James Halliday
"Brilliant light-medium straw-yellow colour with very fine bubbles, and very complex aromas of candle-wax, beeswax, nougat, small white flowers, citrus blossoms and quite subtle toastiness considering the wine's age. In the mouth it's intense and beautifully soft, texturally refined, the finish clean and dry and appetising without obvious acidity or noticeable grip or sweetness. A masterpiece of blending, technically impressive and deliciously drinkable. Fruit is highlighted rather than yeast/aged characters. (A blend of eight vintages back from 2016 to 2005, aged four years on tirage. Dosage 4 grams/litre)" - 97 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review
