87 Points & Best Buy - Wine & Spirits
Our 2007 Blanc de Noirs has been produced in the time honored traditional process of the great Champagne Region of France known as "Méthode Champenoise." Blanc de Noirs translates as white from blacks meaning that this wine is produced primarily from the red varietal of Pinot Noir. It is the elegance and bright acidity of Pinot Noir that gives Blanc de Noirs its refreshing and complex flavor profile. The addition of select lots of Chardonnay gives the cuvée a touch of zest and backbone.
The Carneros Region is respected as California’s most touted and respected sparkling wine producing region and has earned an international reputation for its cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Nestled on the northernmost edge of San Francisco Bay, the thin soil and cool climate make the Carneros an ideal growing region for both varietals. Other top producers of Carneros sparkling wines include three producers who are extensions of famous French Champagne houses. Domaine Carneros is the California project of famed Champagne producer Taittinger, Mumm Napa is the project of G. H. Mumm Champagne, and Domaine Chandon is the North American home of Moet & Chandon.
Elegant and highly refined aromatics of fresh strawberry and light raspberry tell you that this cuvée is all about cool climate Pinot Noir. The expressiveness of the nose speaks of the addition of cool climate chardonnay which is displayed as fresh Granny Smith apple and touch of yeast and fresh baked bread. The palate is complex and richly structured with and hints of light strawberry, pear, fig, and Gravenstein apple. The bead (bubbles) is extremely refined and maintains itself in a lasting manner which speaks of the precisely done secondary fermentation and the extended time en tirage.
Recommended Food PairingsThis will pair beautifully with a broad range of cheeses and fruit, fresh oysters and seafood, particularly lobster, cold salads, and lighter poultry dishes. A fabulous wine for a memorable Holiday dinner or any occasion that you wish to make festive and special.
Méthode Champenoise: This process involves many specialized steps in both viticulture and the winemaking and has taken centuries to evolve. After primary fermentation and bottling, a second alcoholic fermentation is induced in bottle which results in creating the bubbles which give these wines their sparkle and liveliness. This secondary fermentation is induced by adding grams of yeast along with rock sugar. At the same time the bottle is capped with what is known as a crown cap. After aging, the bottle is manipulated, in a process called remuage, so that the lees settle into the neck of the bottle. The neck is then frozen and the crown cap is removed. The pressure in the bottle forces out the ice containing the lees and the bottle is then quickly corked to maintain the bubbles in the wine. This process is called degorgement. Our 2007 Blanc de Noirs shows great complexity as it was en tirage for a full 32 months meaning stored on its side in cellar during the critical secondary fermentation.
Where We Ship
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Delivery Information
Adult Signature Required
Please send your wine to a home or business address where an individual at least 21 years of age is available during regular business hours to sign. By law all alcohol orders require an adult signature for delivery. UPS or Fedex will make up to 3 delivery attempts.
Ground Shipping
Depending upon your state, delivery is 3-14 business days. All custom labeled wine orders are hand-labeled and typically take up to two to three business days to process from the date the order was placed.
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States Where Wine Can Not be Delivered
Due to state laws we are unable to ship wine to AL, AR, DE, KY, MS, MT, OK, SD, and UT. However you can send non-wine products such as accessories or food gift baskets. As a reminder, if you live in these states you can still send wine as a gift to an eligible state.
Shipping Times & Restrictions by State
Alabama
Sorry, we do not ship to Alabama.
Alaska
Normal ship time: 5-7 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Arizona
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: No
Quantity Limitations: None
Special Notes: Due to state regulations, there are zip codes we can only ship to once a month. Please call us at (800) 289-9463 for more information about shipping times.
Arkansas
Sorry, we do not ship to Arkansas.
California
Normal ship time: 3-5 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Colorado
Normal ship time: 4-7 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Connecticut
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, every 60 days
Delaware
Sorry, we do not ship to Delaware.
District of Columbia
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Florida
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Georgia
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 12 cases per person, per year
Hawaii
Normal ship time: 5-7 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 6 cases per person, per year
Idaho
Normal ship time: 4-6 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 24 cases per person, per year
Illinois
Normal ship time: 4-6 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 12 cases per person, per year
Indiana
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 24 cases per person, per year
Iowa
Normal ship time: 5-7 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per month
Kansas
Normal ship time: 6-8 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 1 case per person, per month
Kentucky
Sorry, we do not ship to Kentucky.
Louisiana
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 4 cases per person, per year
Maine
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 12 cases per person, per year
Maryland
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Massachusetts
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: No
Quantity Limitations: None
Michigan
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Minnesota
Normal ship time: 7-9 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Mississippi
Sorry, we do not ship to Mississippi.
Missouri
Normal ship time: 6-8 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per month
Montana
Sorry, we do not ship to Montana.
Nebraska
Normal ship time: 5-7 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 1 case per person, per month
Nevada
Normal ship time: 4-6 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 12 cases per person, per year
New Hampshire
Normal ship time: 7-8 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 5 cases per person, per year
New Jersey
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: No
Quantity Limitations: None
New Mexico
Normal ship time: 5-7 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per month
New York
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 36 cases per person, per year
North Carolina
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per month
North Dakota
Normal ship time: 6-8 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 3 cases per person, per month
Ohio
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 24 cases per person, per year
Oklahoma
Sorry, we do not ship to Oklahoma.
Oregon
Normal ship time: 4-6 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per month
Pennsylvania
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
Rhode Island
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
South Carolina
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per month
South Dakota
Sorry, we do not ship to South Dakota.
Tennessee
Normal ship time: 6-8 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 1 case per person, per month, not to exceed 3 cases per year.
Texas
Normal ship time: 6-8 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 3.75 cases per person, per month
Utah
Sorry, we do not ship to Utah.
Vermont
Normal ship time: 7-10 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 12 cases per person, per year
Virginia
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per month
Washington
Normal ship time: 4-6 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: None
West Virginia
Normal ship time: 10-14 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per month
Wisconsin
Normal ship time: 6-8 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 12 cases per person, per year
Wyoming
Normal ship time: 4-6 business days
Expedited Shipping Available: Yes
Quantity Limitations: Only 2 cases per person, per year
*We ship to only certain zip codes in AK and AZ. Please call us at (800) 289-9463 to see if we ship to your zip code.
Delivery Notes:
Wine cannot be shipped to a PO Box.
Recipient must be 21 years or older.
Adult Signature is required upon delivery.
Tax varies by address.
Federal and State Regulations - ID's and Date of Birth
Currently, regulatory compliance with state and federal law requires us to keep a valid identification number or date of birth on file for you (driver's license, passport, or military identification number) as proof of your legal age.
