{"product_id":"chandon-a-toile-brut","title":"Chandon Étoile Brut","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChandon étoile Brut showcases our ultimate effervescent expression of Chandon. Featuring the best lots of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, followed by extended aging, this opulent cuvée is distinctive for its tiny bubbles and elegant layers of aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp\u003ePair étoile Brut with delicate, subtly sweet or even aromatic flavors. Enjoy it on its own before the start of a meal or with seafood dishes like fresh oysters, grilled scallops in brown butter, poached salmon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e \u003cp\u003eMade from our best lots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a little Meunier blended in, the winemaking team created a wine that is elegant and complex and a favorite of the Wine Club. Layers of aromas and flavors develop as the wine spends at least five years aging before being released. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Vintage may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eFollow along with professional wine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeducator, Brian Fairleigh- click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Brian Fairleigh chandon Wine tasting educational videos\" href=\"https:\/\/topshelfwineandspirits.com\/blogs\/diy-cocktails\/tasting-lessons-by-chandon\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/topshelfwineandspirits.com\/blogs\/diy-cocktails\/tasting-lessons-by-chandon\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evideos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUSTAINABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Chandon California, we take the responsibility of caring for the land seriously, grateful for its vital role in creating our wines. We’re committed to sustainable farming practices that consider the entire ecosystem, from the vines on which our grapes grow to the other plant and animal life in our environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy approaching our ecosystem as a whole, we ensure that we not only will be able to continue to grow the grapes for our award-winning wines, we’ll be able to maintain the quality and character of our terroir into the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot all of the grapes we grow at Chandon California require the same amount of water. We gather precise information on the level of water in the soils and use this data to \u003cstrong\u003emake sure every drop of water we apply is needed\u003c\/strong\u003e. In seasons when natural rainfall is low, we adjust the farming operations to reduce water consumption in the vineyards. This way, the vines can continue delivering the grape quality needed with less water consumption and evaporation from the soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting with a holistic approach \u003cstrong\u003ewe have been able to reduce fertilizers to a minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e. We utilize other crops (called cover crops) in the off-season to maintain soil fertility and avoid erosion from winter rains. Composting has also helped us “build” our soils, making them rich in organic matter and nutrients, which results in a better capacity to hold water. This helps our soils hold more water and keep more nutrients to enrich our vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve even completely eliminated the use of synthetic herbicides in our vineyards. And the benefits aren’t just good for our lands. They’re good for our wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Shelf Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51379754402005,"sku":"TSW\u0026S_VWS_100419011","price":68.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/image_168919b2-59ab-4610-a3a7-621a724b671a.jpg?v=1744803850","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/chandon-a-toile-brut","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}