Reviews & Ratings

2001 Domaine Ste. Michelle Champagne & Sparkling Wine "Luxe"

Winery: Domaine Ste. Michelle

Vintage: 2001

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Luxe"

Wine Category: Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $23

Cases produced: 1,640

KWG Score: 85.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: October 25, 2008

Wine Review: This yellow sparkling with medium sized bubbles opens with a light lemon like bouquet. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is balanced, smooth, a little less bubbly than most, with tasty green apple like flavors and notes of butter and minerality. The finish is dry. The panel felt this wine was very Chardonnay like and would pair it with spring rolls, stuffed mushrooms, or cheesecake. Enjoy KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: “This bottle fermented wine, produced by traditional Méthode Champenoise techniques, exhibits explosive aromas of toasted almonds and hazelnuts accentuated by delicate citrus, honey and apple top notes. Rich and toasty flavors of vanilla, citrus, ginger and nutmeg saturate the palate and mesh nicely with the wine’s smooth texture and lively structure. This sparkling wine is a great match with clam chowder, planked salmon, cracked crab and many other seafood delicacies.”

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