Chandon Étoile Release 1
Étoile sits at the pinnacle of CHANDON: an ambitious passion project to capture the heights of greatness in Australian sparkling wine. Created from our library of remarkable CHANDON Vintage Brut, Étoile represents hundreds of base wines from 8 different vintages, rounded out with extended ageing. An Australian sparkling Cuvée of unrivalled quality, with Étoile we shoot for the stars.
"EXCEPTIONAL BALANCE, POISE AND LENGTH, WITH FLAVOURS SPANNING WHITE PEACH TO CROISSANT, LEADING TO A LINGERING FRESH FINISH.” - JAMES HALLIDAY TOP 100 - 97 POINTS
"A MASTERPIECE OF BLENDING, TECHNICALLY IMPRESSIVE AND DELICIOUSLY DRINKABLE.” - HUON HOOKE - 97 POINTS
"A VERY COMPLEX WHITE WINE TO SHINE. IMPRESSIVE STUFF" - MIKE BENNIE - 95 POINTS
"SUPER-COMPLEX BUT SUPER-FOCUSED, TOO, WITH EXCEPTIONAL LENGTH OF FLAVOUR." - MAX ALLEN
TASTING NOTES
TASTING NOTES
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.
WINEMAKING
WINE MAKING
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.
FOOD PAIRING
Food Pairing Notes
A wonderful pairing with local crayfish. The strength and elegance of the wine enhances the sweetness of the meat while elevating toasty notes in the sparkling, with a refreshing, yet creamy finish.
OTHER NOTES
Other Notes
Perfect for a special occasion or gift.
VINEYARD
YUZU, BERGAMOT AND WHITE PEACH, PISTACHIO NOUGAT
WITH WHISPERS OF PASTRY AND ALLSPICE
VARIETAL
Varietal
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
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