Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, Brut, Los Carneros

Purchased on release, stored at 55 degrees. Amazing that this tasted so fresh, with fine persistent bead structure, fairly full but dry fruit profile of not fully ripe pear, apricot and citrus, good finish. and better than many higher-priced non-vintage French champagnes.

2009 vintage

several fine bubble streams. deep straw, in color. lemon, bruised apple, lime, citrus pith, citrus peel, pear, bread loaf, yeast. creamy mouse, warmed pear, warm bread, layered acidity, on the finish. Consume: now

1998 vintage

Dry, biscuit apple and honey

2015 vintage

Clean, well-made, uncomplicated. The DC vintage brut is generally reliable and this bottle was consistent. Some yeast on the nose, bright, nice balance, elusive notes of white peach and lychee.

2015 vintage

Struck me as a fine, sparkling chardonnay. Not that there's anything wrong with that, very enjoyable. Clean, crisp, good flavor but not complex. Seems a reliable choice for less expensive bubbles.

2015 vintage

Great bubbly

2015 vintage

High acid and somewhat green in the taste. One of my companions said, "It tastes like Grüner Veltliner with bubbles." Quite apropos.

2015 vintage

Similar to previous bottle, good bubbles, actually keeps a beer head, lots of flavor, good balance, has that Champagne taste but it never really opened up with complex flavors, since this wine is a vintage wine, other vintages may do better as the wine is very well made.

2015 vintage

Solid. Nothing that wow’d us.

2015 vintage

This was surprisingly good. I tend to be picky with my bubbles, but this hit all the check boxes, especially for the price.

2015 vintage

Crisp and clean with a refined finish.

2015 vintage

Solid. Good

2015 vintage

Pale yellow with not very vigorous bubbles. Yeasty with a touch of citrus, it seems a bit past its prime. Drink up!

2009 vintage

Good solid sparkling wine, did not distinguish itself, drank with shellfish stew, medium bodied, this bottle did not sing, will drink again.

2015 vintage

Exceeded expectations, so bright and crisp and complex

2015 vintage

Full bodied, good fruit with acid balancing, golden color, lively bubbles, complex, very Champagne like, will drink again.

2015 vintage

A good showing for a steady performer. Key lime, almonds, and bread waft from the nose. The palate is full and tensile, and the crisp, white orchard fruit, green apple, and ocean spray flavors are lifted by an attractive cut and a creamy mousse. Very satisfying.

2015 vintage

US Trip - California; 8/6/2019-8/15/2019 (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Napa) : Pale lemon, nearly greenish, and fine steady beads. Mostly of white flowers and lemon flowers, and powdery, on the nose. Some lemons, almond nuts, yeast and Brioche on the palate, and the fine beads had contributed to its creaminess as well. A pretty nice one

2015 vintage

No shy and retiring bubbly here. Bold and yeasty in the glass. Not perfect, but not bad.

2009 vintage

Elegant with very fine bubbles. Exceptional balance. Clean finish. Outstanding. (Only lacks the minerals of Champagne.)

2015 vintage

It should warrant a higher score due to its excellent QPR. Served at 45 degrees F. Fragrant nose of white fruits/flowers. Beautiful palate of crisp creamy lemon/pear accented w/toast and subtle almond notes. For a 10 yr. old bottle this showed none of the occasionally found oxidized apple pie tastes found in many older NV French champagnes; which isn't objectionable if it's otherwise balanced and not too heavy. Tiny persistent bubbles that Taittinger is known for.

2009 vintage

shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate New Year's Day. this is an amazing product which performs well above its price point. paired with lobster tail in pesto sauce and caviar/cream cheese resting on endive. also had shredded cabbage and avocado salad. we have enjoyed domaine carneros from several vintages over the past few years. have also tasted domaine carneros side by side with taittinger at boca bacchanal dinner. it always shows well. the last time we had the …

2009 vintage

- Yellow color.

2009 vintage

Showing its age...

2009 vintage

Very hard cork to remove. Very nice, not ultra creamy, bruised apple notes. Still had CO2.

2000 vintage

Dinner with Friends (D&J Bistro, Lake Zurich) : Courtesy of R&S, enjoyed as we perused the menu at D&J Bistro. Notes of green apple and biscuit with a floral undertone. Medium bead with flavors of green apple, dough, stone and ginger.

2009 vintage

Excellent.

2009 vintage

shared with pat at selkirk manor to celebrate "Champagne Day". we have been enjoying domaine carneros from several vintages over the past few years. this is the first time that we are having the 2009. the wine is made in a consistent style which is most enjoyable. i favor sparklers that offer generous yeast and toast-which this one does. i also appreciate the persistent tiny bubbles. nice stone fruit overlay and rich body. this product offers great qpr. fully mature. …

2009 vintage

Light bodied bubbly that has a nice stoniness and toasty edge. Dry with creamy lemon fruit in a completely balanced package.

2009 vintage

The wine looks blonde colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like grapefruit and lemon. It tastes like grapefruit, lemon, mineral and stoniness. The body is light. The wine has bright texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity.

2009 vintage

pale color, acidity, pear, honeydew melon, tropical fruit, cantolope. B+

2009 vintage

PAL: 2

2009 vintage

Notes of green apple, yeast and mineral. Medium bead with orchard fruit, clay and mineral qualities on the palate.

2009 vintage

blood orange mimosas at M/Rs

2009 vintage

Always good.... My staple champagne. Paired with a caviar pasta dish for a elegant night.

2009 vintage

- Medium pearls. It's somewhat balanced - Had New Year's Eve with other champagnes. Crisp and clean would be its best description. Recommend.

2009 vintage

Notes of mineral and green apple, chalk and lemon. Pear and apple qualities on the palate with hints of wet stone in the finish. Fine bead with nice underlying acidity; lively.

2009 vintage

Decent, Crisp, Clean

2009 vintage

Toast predominant, yeast secondary. Many tiny, tiny bubbles. No sugar detected. Enjoyed by three people with very different palates. None was left for the meal, sorry to say. A good value at $21. Will buy again.

2009 vintage

Crisp, well rounded sparkling. Not complex, with burnt toast and yeast throughout. Always solid, easy go to sparkling for the price.

2009 vintage

Disappointing in that it lacked pizazz. Nice color and good bubbles, balanced but not Champagne taste which would be OK if it had some other characteristic that stood out, WS review is way over the top; Would not drink again as there are too many sparkling alternatives.

2009 vintage

Steady flow of fine bubbles, pale gold color. Green apple in nose. Pleasantly rich, body fuller than most other sparking wines, lingering after-taste. Tart but not too dry. Yeasty, vanilla undertones. Goes very well with rich seafood.

2009 vintage

Dry and crisp. Very good.

2009 vintage

Was still complex and smooth, but had clearly passed its prime. Not many bubbles left but still a very drinkable wine.

2000 vintage

Shockingly good wine. Apricot, pears, peaches all expressed in this wine. Big almost cava mouth feel with BIG effervescent bubbles. Not as refined as better champagne but a heck of a 'daily' champagne at the 17.00 price point.

2000 vintage

Probably held it too long. Still had good flavor but lost some effervescence.

1998 vintage

Consumed form a Magnum. Brill's contribution to Jennifer's New Year's Eve Party.

2000 vintage

Cork broke off when trying to open, so most of the bubbles were squandered getting the stub out. Some fruit and chalk flavors, very dry. Not particularly memorable but OK for a quiet New Years Eve at home.

2000 vintage

PEAR AND HONEY WITH YEASTY NOTES, LONG CREAMY AFTERTASTE

2000 vintage

Wonderful, tight, small bubbles on the pour. Excellent mouth-feel with bright acidity. Clean, refreshing finish that lingered.

1998 vintage

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Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, Brut, Los Carneros

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