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March 1, 2022

Day #60 of the year.

Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé Cuvée de la Pompadour

Celebrate Mardi Gras in style with a glass of Brut Rosé Cuvée de la Pompadour. Domaine Carneros, the producer of this fine libation, has deep Franco-American roots and was founded in Carneros, CA. This wine owes its heritage to a partnership with Taittinger, a Premier family-owned Champagne house in France. This wonderful bubbly is sure to bring a sparkle to your Mardi Gras celebration. So whether or not you plan to repent and give up wine for lent, you better party like the original rock-star of “sparkle.” Madame de la Pompadour, the namesake of this Cuvée, introduced Champagne to Louis XV’s court at Versailles; she declared it “the only wine that a woman can drink and remain beautiful,”

ORIGIN

Carneros, California

Grapes

72% Pinot Noir, 28% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

The wine’s aroma, delivered on a delicate mousse, hints at wild strawberry, raspberry, peach, apricot, honeysuckle and exotic spices. Despite what its color may suggest, it is a true Brut – completely dry. And while Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé is enjoyable at a young age, it will also gain wonderful complexity with aging.

Food Match

Exceedingly food-friendly, pairs well with salmon, and fresh berries.

AUTHOR:

Vesselina Stoyanova

Vesselina Stoyanova, WSET II, attended gastronomy school in Bulgaria before migrating to the United States in 1991. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 20 years and uses her combined knowledge of wine and food to create extraordinary combinations. Vessie is our go-to expert on perfect pairings providing recipe inspiration and culinary wisdom.