Château Des Charmes Brut Sparkling, Traditional Method, VQA Niagara On The Lake, Ontario
Critic Reviews (7)
This is fairly full bodied, broad and serious sparkler with a touch of sweetness. Expect apple pie, interesting green...
A perfectly pleasant Traditional Method sparkler likely on the higher side of the Brut spectrum that balances the...
This non-vintage sparkling wine seems to vary a lot from batch to batch. This bottle has a richer and sweeter palate...
A solid well priced sparkler made from chardonnay and pinot noir. Slightly off dry and fruity, with attractive apple...
Fulsome as per the CdC Brut Sparkling norm, flesh and fruit flavours captured and layered, equally opposed by the...
Quite sweet in the Chateau des Charmes house style, this latest bottling of the sparkling brut is a rather soft and...
Aggregate final score from judges at the 2015 National Wine Awards of Canada. June 2015.
Community Reviews (3)
Solid, easy drinking sparkling wine made in the traditional style at a fair price
Description: Light straw in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features light toast, lemon, green apples, pear, lime, peach and white flowers on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 5 of years, on its own or pair it with Seared Scallops.
Tasted: 24 July 2016
Best Buy
Score: 9/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
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The 2009 Château Des Charmes Brut Methode Traditionelle (year is not displayed on the bottle) is composed of equal amounts of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that was aged on lees for over 3 years using the traditional method. It has captivating aromas of lime, minerality and subtle lees on the nose and gooseberry and subtle raspberry on the palate. It is a medium bodied, lightly sweet, fruity wine; BALANCED with refreshing acidity, fine effervescence and a medium to long finish. Enjoy this wine on-its-own; dink now-2018+. My impression: BEAUTIFUL, 90 pts – recommended for its quality and value – excellent choice for the upcoming festivities. Tasted Nov/13.
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