Chandon, Blanc de Noirs, California
Chandon · California › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88
/100
Reviews
24
professional
Vintages
No vintages
NV
Community Reviews
2525
Reviews
88.3
Avg Score
100
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Taster #5416
· Jan 21, 2023
85/100
OK for the price. Nothing particularly distinctive but no flaws either.
Taster #4495
· Feb 28, 2021
89/100
Pale peach and gold in color. Numerous medium to large bubbles. Mild nose that is fruit forward. Medium bodied and off-dry. The aggressive bubbles immediately dance on the tongue. Palate is a strawberry, pear, and lime. A hint of yeast and almonds are present on the mid-palate and finish. Medium-length crisp finish of toast, strawberries, lime, and mineral. Very refreshing, uplifting, and light. This is constantly one of my favorite bubbles for a warm day with cheeses.
Taster #2315
· Sep 2, 2020
86/100
Same color as the brut. The nose is kind of beer-y, rather than pastry. Almost like a sourdough starter. It's not unpleasant, but it is a little odd. There is also some strawberry/red fruit. It's thick on the palate--think strawberry smoothie. About as sweet as the rose, but it's a bit less obvious about it. I would still like a bit more acidity.
Taster #2008
· Jul 6, 2020
87/100
Solid & fun to try but no need to reload in a hurry. Decent value at $19.
Taster #8952
· Dec 31, 2019
100/100
My favorite bubbles
Taster #0850
· Dec 7, 2019
91/100
The scent is like yeast and blood orange and green apples. The bubbles are fine and pleasant and the wine is tart and crisp with some toasty notes. Very nice.
Taster #6210
· Sep 28, 2019
80/100
This is a great sparkling wine. It's not as fruit forward as some of the others I've tried, but it's very crisp. Pairs well with literally anything. I had it with a filet and shrimp. Also had some goat cheese with blueberries with it and some bourskin cheese. All paired really well. I would highly recommend.
Taster #4184
· Apr 23, 2019
89/100
Yep...one could sip this all day! Impressive range and structure, fine textures, quality finish.
Taster #4381
· Apr 14, 2019
85/100
Dry, medium acidity. Citrus, pear, sour apple. Very crisp and easy drinking.
Taster #4184
· Mar 25, 2019
89/100
Consistent with previous note. Compelling substance, range, and textural nuance.
Taster #4184
· Feb 27, 2019
89/100
Fine bubbles and mousse, off-dry (Demi-Sec-like), appealing range, depth, structure, and balance. Quite satisfying.
Taster #6719
· Jun 29, 2018
88/100
Served for grad celebrations. Very good champagne. We all liked it!
Taster #1292
· Jun 6, 2018
89/100
$15 California sparkler NV Chandon Blanc de Noirs. Sharp mid-straw gold; strawberry, clove, light yeast nose; mid-body; good acids; long semi-crisp finish. W/appetizers, cheeses.
Taster #2878
· Oct 28, 2017
87/100
Consistently good and even better with a Hog win!
Taster #1781
· Aug 12, 2017
90/100
Still a solid sparkling. Can't go wrong.
Taster #1781
· Jul 29, 2017
90/100
if you can find it at binny's for 15, I'd snatch it up. For such a large production, this is always a safe bet. Clearly better than Gruet.
Taster #4929
· Jul 16, 2017
89/100
This is a solid sparkling wine from CA that has a decent amount of complexity and provides good value for everyday enjoyment. Tonight I'm getting herbs and toast on the nose, the palate is clean, dry, with green fruit and citrus on the finish. Well balanced with tiny bubbles. Opened to enjoy with sushi and celebrate the new season of Game of Thrones!
Taster #4929
· May 12, 2017
88/100
Tasty, consistent with my previous notes.
Taster #4929
· Apr 10, 2017
88/100
This was more simple than the bottle I sampled at New Year's which apparently had been aged for a few years. Tonight, I opened a "fresh" bottle which had great balance and hints of what it might become with some aging. Nice fruit, well offset with acid and fine bubbles. A little yeastiness which I suppose will evolve into more toast or brioche with aging but for now I am pleased with its value and flavor profile; very easy to …
Taster #4929
· Jan 1, 2017
90/100
Tasted at a party, apparently it was aged for a few years beforehand. Very pleasantly surprised, overall pretty good for a low-cost U.S. sparkling wine, lots of classic flavor profiles, a nod at the brioche and some fruit as well, a hint of sweetness but well balanced with citrus. Very easy to drink and excellent QPR.
Taster #6301
· Aug 28, 2016
89/100
Apple aroma. Nice balanced flavors middle sweet tart.
Taster #0935
· May 28, 2016
86/100
4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (Sue's) : Notes of clay and apple on the nose and palate. Menium bead with decent acidity. Simple, with a short finish.
Taster #8576
· Apr 24, 2016
88/100
Bright acid with (pleasantly) unripe stone fruit flavors. Fine, plentiful bubbles and a nice mouth dryness. Very nice at 38-40° F
Taster #6371
· Oct 17, 2015
Excellent value sparkling wine
Taster #6811
· Jun 12, 2015
86/100
Hints of citrus and peach, moderate sweetness that lingers on the palate.