2006 Domaine Carneros AVANT GARDE Pinot Noir Carneros California
Name:
Domaine Carneros AVANT GARDE Pinot Noir Carneros California - 2006
Where it's from:
>USA
>California
>Carneros
Price per case:
£90.07
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Powerful Reds
Grapes:
Pinot Noir
Description:
In the heart of the Carneros appellation stands the majestic chateau which houses Domaine Carneros winery. Claude Taittinger, president of Champagne Taittinger, traveled in the Carneros as a young man and recognized the potential of this beautiful area to produce world class wines. With the completion of Domaine Carneros in 1989, his dream of a California prestige winery became a reality. Domaine Carneros stands as testimony to Champagne Taittinger's devotion to the creation of fine wines, and is considered the landmark of the region.
The newest complement to the distinguished line of pinot noirs, the Avant-Garde Pinot Noir is the third pinot noir in the collection. Created to be the vanguard of the vintage, this wine heralds the particular fresh fruit qualities of the Carneros Region.
A complement to Famous Gate Pinot Noir, Avant Garde is the first new wine produced by Domaine Carneros for seven years. Intensely aromatic with hints of orange rind, violets, rose petals, anise and vanilla. This wine was fermented in open top fermenters and aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.
