Basic Information
Name – Chandon Sweet Star
Producer – Chandon Winery
Region – California
Varietal – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Pricing – $14.99
Acidity – High
Alcohol – 12.5%
Appearance
The wine is clear and pale straw yellow in color.
Aroma/Nose
The wine is clean with pronounced peach, nectarine and citrus aromas along with mineral.
Tasting/Palate
This is a semi sweet wine with med + acidity. This wine is light to medium bodied on the palate with intense flavor. Flavors of citrus and nectarine hit the palate immediately quickly followed by a floral like component. There is a long mineral finish that lingers leaving the palate feeling refreshed.
Overall Experience
Overall the semi sweetness of this wine was a nice change of pace compared to the typical dry bubbly we tend to stick to. The Chandon Sweet Star was great for pairing with a variety of snacks we had at the table for the NFL playoffs. This is a great option if someone is trying to get into sparkling wines and likes sweeter wines. If someone is looking for a more Brut like style this wine would be a little hard to handle.
Pairings
Food – Spicy dishes, sweeter dishes like brunch foods and dessert.
Cigar – Cimarron Claro, Partagas Maduro, Villiger La Flor de Ynclan, Perdomo Reserve Champagne Sun Grown, Nub Cameroon or Aging Room Solera Sun Grown
Wine Publication Ratings
N/A
Winemakers Tasting Notes
The nose pops with aromas of bright peach, nectarine, grapefruit and tropical fruits complimented by floral notes. The fruit aromas extend onto the generous palate which is rich and sweet but with a distinctive, refreshing acidity that brightens the mouthfeel.
About Chandon Winery – http://www.chandon.com
