Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine
Chandon Brut is a 750mL California sparkling wine at 12% ABV, made by the traditional method from night-harvested grapes grown across cool-climate Northern California appellations. Per the producer's official fact sheet it is a Chardonnay-led blend with 15–20% reserve wine, rested 12–15 months sur latte before disgorgement. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 12% (official fact sheet)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: 68% Chardonnay, 28% Pinot Noir, 4% Meunier (official fact sheet)
- Dosage: Brut, 9.5 g/L
- Ageing: 12–15 months sur latte; 60% malolactic fermentation; 15–20% reserve wine
- Origin: Domaine Chandon, California, USA — traditional method
The House Brut, California Style
This is the flagship bottling of the first French-owned sparkling-wine house established in California: stainless-steel primary fermentation, a partial malolactic for roundness, then the second fermentation in bottle and over a year on the lees. See the rest of the range on the Domaine Chandon vendor page or browse more sparkling wine and Champagne.
Tasting Notes
From the producer's fact sheet: apple, pear, citrus, almond and white flowers on the nose; a vibrant, balanced palate with lively acidity and a biscuity creaminess through a long, smooth finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled as an aperitif, or alongside oysters, sushi, fried chicken and salty snacks — the acidity and fine mousse are built for food as much as for toasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Chandon Brut made? By the traditional method — the same bottle-fermentation process used in Champagne — with 12–15 months ageing sur latte, per the producer's fact sheet.
What is the alcohol content? 12% ABV, stated on the official chandon.com fact sheet.
Is it the same as the old Brut Classic? It is the current release of the house Brut (formerly labelled Brut Classic); the current fact-sheet blend is 68% Chardonnay, 28% Pinot Noir, 4% Meunier — older releases were blended differently.
The California original, bottle-fermented and Chardonnay-led — pick up Chandon Brut online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.