Domaine Chandon 2006 Pinot Noir Carneros

Winemaker Notes - While Domaine Chandon is best known as one of America's top sparkling wine houses, we also produce limited quantities of still wines from estate grown vineyards. We craft these wines by drawing on our experience with the traditional champagne varieties and by showcasing select parcels from our Carneros ranch, where we were among the pioneering growers of this appellation. The Carneros terrain is of well-drained rolling hills and a cool climate due to the influence of nearby San Pablo Bay. This is perfect Pinot Noir country from which Domaine Chandon has been crafting small quantities of this varietal since 1996. As one of the most challenging yet rewarding grape varieties, we draw from three decades of Pinot Noir winegrowing experience to craft a complex and seductive wine revealing layers of ripe fruit and classic elegance. With a faint brick-red hue, this Pinot Noir tantalizes the palate with flavors of black plums, white pepper and blueberries...