Cristobal Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs
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Cristobal Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs - NV

Item # 23637 750 mL

A sparkling wine made in the Champagne method with a secondary fermentation in the bottle. Aged on the lees for 15 months before disgorging adding great character to this wine. The palate is full of classic Chardonnay aromas of apples and floral fruit. Drink chilled and enjoy as an apéritif or throughout your next meal.
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Color
White
Vintage
NV
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
Producer
Cristobal
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
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Staff Pick Notes

Chardonnay is a lesser seen varietal in Argentina, but this Mendoza Blanc de Blanc showcases the character it can bring with proper care. With 18 months aging on the lees, there is a nice mousse to this sparkling wine, but the fruit is still fresh and driven showcasing the classic flavors of yellow pear and McIntosh apple. Crisp, clean and perfect on its own but also a wonderful compliment for a spritz.

- BWH

Glossary

Argentina

Ever tried a sparkling Malbec? A Patagonian Pinot Noir? Argentine winemakers have long been in a position to experiment, most often with very tasty results. Many grapes flourish here, but none have been as commercially successful as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the great undiscovered gems is Torrontés, a fresh, aromatic white variety that is best enjoyed young. The red Bonarda grape is another approachable yet little-known variety that thrives here. If you prefer your red wines spicy,...

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Chardonnay

From Champagne to Chablis, it's hard (not to mention unpleasant) to avoid this famous white variety. During a huge popularity surge beginning in the late 1980s, Chardonnay plantings have increased dramatically -- not only in California's wine country, with which the variety is nearly synonymous, but also in Burgundy (its original, Old World home) and just about everywhere else in the winemaking world. It is a flexible, eager-to-please grape, responding well to just about anything a winemaker...

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